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DECODE YOUR CHILDS BEHAVIOUR

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YIPEE POSTER AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2026

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Plymouth Drop-ins — Devon Mental Health Alliance | Working together for better mental health

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Mini Moments Summer 2026

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Summer Holidays 2026

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Summer Holiday Timetable 2026

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Summer Holiday Timetable 26 - updated 22.7.26

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Where and When?

Whitleigh Family Hub, Thursdays, 10-11.15am

What?

Do you have worries about your child's development?

We have specialised groups to help with children who may have signs of developmental delay and/or SEN.

Come along to one of our groups to gain advice and support for you and your child.

Do I need to book?

No need to book, just come along!

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Where and When?

Nomony Family Hub, Tuesdays: 10-11.15am

What?

A parent and child group aimed at children aged 0-5 with additional needs.

Do I need to book?

North Prospect FH: Yes Please, you can book by contacting North Prospect Family Hub.

Nomony: no need, just come along!

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Where and When?

The Barn Family Hub, Mondays: 10-11.15am

What?

Do you have worries about your child's development?

We have specialised groups to help with children who may have signs of developmental delay and/or SEN.

Come along to one of our groups to gain advice and support for you and your child.

Do I need to book?

No need to book, just come along!

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Siblings need time alone and time with their friends. This is normal and shouldn't be seen as a negative, if they opt to not play a game or go somewhere on a family trip. If possible, a sibling's request to have respite time away from their brother or sister should be respected and accommodated as a valid choice, promoting good mental health and self-care.

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Siblings need time alone and time with their friends. This is normal and shouldn't be seen as a negative, if they opt to not play a game or go somewhere on a family trip. If possible, a sibling's request to have respite time away from their brother or sister should be respected and accommodated as a valid choice, promoting good mental health and self-care.

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eing a parent or carer of a child with special needs can be both amazing and sometimes challenging.

Everyone needs a little bit of extra support at some point in their lives, and there is financial support available for you and your family.

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PIAS (Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND)

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PIAS (Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND)

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Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND.

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Supplying you with information, advice and support

Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS) provides information, advice and support relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for parents, carers, children and young people within the Plymouth Local Authority area.

PIAS provides parents, carers of children and young people with SEND and also the children and young people independently with:

support at meetings

support around education and training issues.

Information provided is impartial and confidential. For more information please see our:

Introduction to PIAS

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Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND. - Supplying you with information, advice and support

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Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND., Supplying you with information, advice and support

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Child Friendly Survey

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Full Survey Print

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Sign of the week

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Learn a new word every week and be inspired to get signing.

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School readiness is always a hot topic at this time of year,

But what does being 'school ready' actually mean? A few years ago Ofsted (who inspect schools and children's services in England) released a list of skills that would be helpful for children to have before starting school -  and parents may be surprised to learn that phonics, writing and maths are not on the list.

Here are some of the skills that are useful to practise with your child in everyday life:

I can sit still and listen

Schools don't expect children to sit still and listen for the whole day - that's hard even for grown ups - but developing listening skills is essential to communication, play, keeping safe and developing thinking and concentration skills. Model good listening with your child, chat with them and really listen to their responses. In order to become a good listener, children need to know what it feels like to be listened to.

I am aware of other children

Relationships with the people around us are so important and children learn a lot about appropriate behaviour and 'rules' which can help them get on with others. Children learn from everyone! Watch your child next time they play with others and talk to them about how they interact with their friends. Relationships are at the heart of leaning, whether it's in the playground or in the classroom.

I can talk in sentences and I can speak to an adult to ask for help

Talking helps children to develop their thinking and builds confidence - children get better at it when they have somebody who joins in, talks, listens and tries to understand. This confidence will seep into other areas: asking for help, communicating with friends and expanding language.

I am potty trained and can go to the toilet

Everyday activities encourage children to learn how to look after themselves. Routines such as using the toilet, wiping, flushing, pulling pants up and washing hands is a sequence which can be repeated again and again. This in turn grows independence, and will save you - and school staff - a lot of time in the bathroom. If there is a part of the sequence that a child is struggling with, such as remembering to flush, it's worth breaking the routine down and focusing efforts on helping them master that particular part.

I can recognise my own name

Names are a core part of our identity and using children's names in a positive way builds confidence and self esteem. Help children to recognise their own name by celebrating it!  Make name placemats for dinner or write it in bubble writing and get them to decorate it - the added bonus is that having fun together with your child's name shows them that they are important.

I can open and enjoy a book

Have you ever had to read your child's favourite book over and over again? This familiarity with language, characters and pictures breeds confidence and encourages children to become 'readers' themselves. Knowing what happens next, joining in with the re-telling (made up or from memory, rather than reading the text themselves) and being able to name familiar things in pictures gives children a real sense of achievement. It's an important building block in learning to read and will spur them on to open, and enjoy, new books as well as old favourites.

I can understand the word 'No' and the borders it sets for behaviour, and I understand the word 'stop' and that such a phrase might be used to prevent danger

Children sometimes struggle to put into words what they are feeling, so their feelings come out in their behaviour. Support and encouragement is important, as is staying safe. Talk to your child about how words such as 'stop' may be used to keep them out of danger - explore songs and stories which will communicate this in a positive way.

I can take off my own coat  and I can put on my own shoes

Life skills such as taking off a coat and putting on shoes are often the first big steps towards independence for young children. We do these everyday tasks without thinking but children need us to break it down into chunks for them to be able to grasp them. Time and patience are needed here, and maybe a little bit of fun too. Have you ever seen the coat flip? Look it up, it's genius!

Making these skills a part of daily life will help with the transition into school, and the familiarity of these tasks will underpin confidence at the start of the school journey.

If your child isn't at this stage yet, do not worry - teaching and support staff will be there to encourage and help all children.

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Simple summer activities can make a big difference to children's confidence, independence and school readiness. 

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Simple summer activities can make a big difference to children's confidence, independence and school readiness. 

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Top tips for building you child's independence 

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Top tips for building you child's independence 

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School readiness skills start early through everyday moments and meaningful interactions. 

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School readiness skills start early through everyday moments and meaningful interactions. 

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Building your confidence as a dad

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Dad Life: Building your confidence as a dad

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Our dads chat about their confidence as parents and the rights and wrongs of comparing themselves to other dads.

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Stay safe in the heat

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Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather

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This guidance provides advice for everyone on how to stay safe during hot weather.

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If you would like to complete one of our parenting programmes, please contact your local family hub.

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Youth Service - PURPLE - Poster (2).pdf (6)

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Sunscreen and sun Safety

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Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

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School, anxiety and refusal.

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5-4-3-2-1 grounding: How to use this simple technique for coping with anxiety — Calm Blog

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5-4-3-2-1 grounding: How to use this simple technique for coping with anxiety — Calm Blog

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Anxiety derailing your day? Get to know the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method — a simple exercise for calming the mind that can alleviate anxiety in minutes.

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Schools

For parents, carers and professionals

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ADHD and Mental Health

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ADHD IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

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There is separate information about ADHD in adults.

Symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

Symptoms of ADHD usually start before the age of 12. They involve a person's ability to pay attention to things (being inattentive), having high energy levels (being hyperactive) and their ability to control their impulses (being impulsive).

A child or young person may show signs of being inattentive, such as:

being easily distracted

finding it hard to listen to what people are saying or to follow instructions

forgetting everyday tasks, like brushing their teeth or putting on socks

They may show signs of being hyperactive and impulsive, including:

having high energy levels

fidgeting or tapping their hands and feet

talking noisily

feeling restless, or getting up and moving around when they're supposed to sit still

finding it hard to wait their turn, or interrupting conversations

Most children and young people with ADHD have symptoms of both the inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive type. Some only show signs of one type.

ADHD is thought to be recognised less often in girls than boys. This may be because girls with ADHD more commonly have inattentive symptoms and these can be harder to recognise.

Many children are easily distracted, impulsive and have high energy levels, particularly if they're under the age of 5. This does not mean they have ADHD. It could be a sign of something else, like being tired, anxious or stressed.

Getting help for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

If you're worried that ADHD may be affecting your child, talk to one of their teachers. An older child or teenager may choose to speak to a teacher themselves.

The teacher will usually make a referral to the school's special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO).

The SENCO can discuss support in the classroom or with homework, or help with building confidence and friendships.

If you're still worried or you think your child needs additional support, you may want to make an appointment with a GP.

At the GP appointment, the doctor will ask about the child or young person's symptoms and how these affect their life. They may consider other conditions that could cause these symptoms, such as autism, Tourette's or anxiety.

People with ADHD may often have other conditions too, such as depression, anxiety or addictions, or a learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The GP or SENCO may recommend support groups or training for parents in your area.

Asking for an ADHD assessment

If support at home and at school is not helping your child, you may want to ask for an ADHD assessment. Speak to a GP or SENCO to request a referral for an ADHD assessment.

While waiting for a referral or assessment, the child or young person should continue to get support at home and in school. You can also contact your local council for advice, and to ask if there's a family hub in your area.

Family hubs support children and young people aged 0 to 19 (and up to 25 for people with special educational needs or a disability).

What happens at an ADHD assessment

The assessment will be with one or more ADHD specialists, such as a paediatrician, or a child and adolescent psychiatrist.

The specialist will talk with you and your child to find out more about any symptoms, and about family life. They'll also ask about your child's development, such as how old they were when they learned to do things like walking or reading.

There may be some forms to fill in before the appointment or as part of the assessment.

The ADHD specialist will usually contact a SENCO or teacher, or both, to see how your child is doing at school.

They may also ask your child to do a computer-based test to help assess their symptoms.

If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, the specialist will discuss what this means and what happens next, including what treatment and support may be available.

Waiting times for ADHD assessments

Waiting times vary and your child may have to wait several months or years for an ADHD assessment.

You may be able to find a clinic with shorter waiting lists through your GP using the Right to Choose scheme. Read about Right to Choose and your choices in the NHS.

You can ask for an NHS appointment at any clinic, including a private clinic, if it provides ADHD services for the NHS in England.

Find out more about diagnosis pathways for children on the ADHD UK website.

How to manage ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

There are different ways to support a child or young person with ADHD, including lifestyle changes, changes at school and at home, or medicines.

It depends on their symptoms, and not every child needs help or support from a health professional.

Talk to a SENCO (special educational needs coordinator), or a school nurse where available, about changes that could help a child or young person.

Finding out more about ADHD can also help parents, children and young people better understand the condition.

If your child or teenager has been referred to an ADHD service, a specialist will be able to give you more information and advice about how to help them.

Lifestyle

There are things you can do to help support a child or young person with their ADHD symptoms.

Support at school and at home

Discuss with a SENCO what adjustments or support may help at home and school.

This may include:

splitting up tasks, like doing homework or sitting down to eat, into 15 to 20 minute slots with a break in between each slot

giving clear and simple instructions one at a time in a calm voice

writing a to-do list and putting it somewhere easy to see

giving praise when a child or young person does well, or making a reward chart

Medicine

ADHD medicines must be started and monitored by an ADHD specialist. This includes:

medicine to help with ADHD symptoms, such as methylphenidate

melatonin for problems sleeping, when other methods for improving sleep have not worked

Children and teenagers may need to try more than one medicine to find out what works for them.

A GP may be able to take over prescribing ADHD medicines, but only if there is a "shared care agreement" between the GP and the ADHD specialist. To find out more, talk to your ADHD specialist or GP. Not everyone with ADHD needs to or wants to take medicine.

Talking therapies

Talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) might be recommended to help a child or young person with ADHD with problem solving and expressing their feelings.

ADHD and mental health

People with ADHD may be more likely to have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression.

They are also at higher risk of suicide.

If you're concerned about a child or young person, help and support is available right now if they need it. They do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.
Find out about mental health support for children and young people

What causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

The cause of ADHD is not always known. ADHD may be caused by genetic differences and often runs in families.

There are several other things linked to ADHD, including being born premature (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), having epilepsy, a brain injury or being autistic.

Some people with ADHD call themselves neurodivergent. Neurodiversity describes the range of different ways our brains work.

Help and support for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

If your child or teenager has ADHD, there are ways you can help them manage their symptoms with support from their school or a doctor.

There are ADHD support groups locally and online.

There are also a number of organisations and charities that offer information and support about ADHD.

ADHD UK

Information and support for anyone affected by ADHD.

ADHD Foundation

Information for anyone affected by a neurodivergent condition, including ADHD.

ADHD Adult UK

Information and peer support for parents of children with ADHD, and for adults with ADHD.

Young Minds

Mental health support for young people.

AADD-UK

Charity which lists support groups across the UK, including groups for adults, parents and carers.

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Perinatal Mental Health Support Group @ Nomony

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Perinatal Mental Health Support Group @ Nomony

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Where?

Nomony Family Hub

When?

10-11.30am

What?

Run by Barnardo's and the Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Team from Livewell Southwest.

We offer a safe, nurturing and supportive space for mums with babies from birth up until the age of 18 months, who are in need of emotional and mental well-being support in the postnatal period.

We also offer antenatal peer support from second pregnancy onwards.

Do I need to book?

This group is by Invite Only. Please contact Nomony Family Hub for more information.

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From birth to 9 months.

This group helps you develop your parent/baby relationships and help you understand your baby's brain, cognitive and social development. We also cover developing healthy sleep patterns, baby feeding and understanding your baby's childcare needs.

Booking essential - Please contact your local Family Hub for more details to book onto this course.

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The Togetherness SEND Approach to parenting looks at a range of strategies to enhance parent/child relationships, designed to encourage a reflective style of parenting that leads to more sensitive and effective parenting for a child who is neurodiverse.

Our sessions include …

• How do you know what you and your child are feeling?

• Tuning in to your child’s developmental needs.

• Having fun together- The importance of play.

• Self-regulation.

• Sleep and anger.

• Different styles of parenting.

• How to recover when things go wrong.

As well as many other areas.

We explore these areas by supporting parents to look at the world as your child may view it, with a very sensory approach, breaking down the senses and what being sensory means and how this in turn impacts on the session areas. From understanding this we can begin to develop a greater understanding of how your child develops while also supporting their complex needs and in turn create a more Intune parent/child relationship.

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Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Councils

gives families free access to Togetherness resources to support wellbeing. For parents, carers, grandparents, and young people.

Learn from NHS clinical psychologists, practitioners, and other parents. The pathways will help you and your family understand and manage emotions in everyday life.

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Free learning resources on brain development, emotional wellbeing and parenting for healthier relationships and happier lives.

Created by NHS clinical psychologists, alongside practitioners and parents, these journeys will help you and your family better understand and manage your emotional health in daily life.

Working with Togetherness

Togetherness pathways

For parents and carers

Learn about your child's development and build your confidence in parenting.

Pathways cover the stages of a child's development and offer helpful advice and ideas from other parents and NHS professionals.

For grandparents

Accessible learning for grandparents who want to understand the evolving needs of
children in the modern world.

Pathways introduce ideas to expand your caring 'toolkit' to respond to different behaviours and help raise thriving children.

For teenagers

Just for teenagers to help understand and thrive in adolescence: Have you ever wondered why making decisions becomes so hard or why emotions seem bigger and more intense?

The pathways for teens explain how brain development impacts how we feel and behave. Follow 'for teenagers only' pathways for private, self-paced
learning.

Featured resources

Sleepfullness

How can understanding infant emotional health help with common sleep problems?

Moving up in school

How can you support your child when moving up or changing school?

Created by Togetherness

Togetherness is an NHS emotional health team sharing evidence-based teaching and learning about emotional wellbeing and preventative mental health in the UK and around the world.

Togetherness equips people with lifelong skills that build emotional resilience and wellbeing. We help foster robust relationships and connections that transform how we communicate and interact with others.

Our approach offers practical and accessible support for people across all walks of life​.

Testimonials

'This course has been an absolutely invaluable gift to me. It has and will change so many aspects of my life. I am undoubtedly a better parent and a more rounded and fulfilled person as a result. I WISH I'd known all this years ago.'

Learner

Understanding your child: from toddler to teenager

​'My 15-year-old watched the sensory video clips. He identified his brother's behaviour in some of them but very much saw himself. He commented, 'Mum, that's me, and that's why I do what I do!'. He asked me for the link for the clips and sent them to his friend, who had been calling him weird, so he could understand him better. He also opened up to his friendship group about his autism and can talk to them about what it is like to be him.'

Parent

Understanding your child with additional needs

'A very easy-to-understand way of putting things, and no longer will I fight against things that I can not change due to biology.'

Teenager

Understanding your brain (for teenager's only)

Do you work with children?

Find out more about Togetherness for professionals

Follow a range of supportive training for all professionals who work with children.

Promote these pathways

We have a range of tools to help you promote our pathways, which are available in our core assets.

Technical Support

For technical support, please use our support form, email support@togetherness.co.uk or visit our FAQs page to find answers to common questions.

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Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay | Togetherness - Togetherness

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Free learning resources on brain development, emotional wellbeing and parenting for healthier relationships and happier lives. Created by NHS clinical psychologists, alongside practitioners and parents, these journeys will help you and your family better understand and manage your emotional health in daily life. Working with Togetherness Learn about your child's development and build your confidence in parenting.

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RASHES IN BABIES AND CHILDREN

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NHS information on some common rashes in babies and children, such as chickenpox, eczema, impetigo, ringworm, scabies, slapped cheek syndrome and more.

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INSECT BITES AND STINGS

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Most insect bites and stings are not serious and will get better within a few hours or days.
But occasionally they can become infected, cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or spread serious illnesses such as Lyme disease and malaria.

Bugs that bite or sting include wasps, hornets, bees, horseflies, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, spiders and midges.

Symptoms of insect bites and stings

Insect bites and stings will usually cause a red, swollen lump to develop on the skin. This may be painful and in some cases can be very itchy.

The symptoms will normally improve within a few hours or days, although sometimes they can last a little longer.

Some people have a mild allergic reaction and a larger area of skin around the bite or sting becomes swollen, red and painful. This should pass within a week.

Occasionally, a severe allergic reaction can occur, causing symptoms such as breathing difficulties, dizziness and a swollen face or mouth. This requires immediate medical treatment.

What to do if you've been bitten or stung

To treat an insect bite or sting:

remove the sting or tick if it's still in the skin

wash the affected area with soap and water

apply a cold compress (such as a flannel or cloth cooled with cold water) or an ice pack to any swelling for at least 10 minutes

raise or elevate the affected area if possible, as this can help reduce swelling

avoid scratching the area, to reduce the risk of infection

avoid traditional home remedies, such as vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, as they're unlikely to help

The pain, swelling and itchiness can sometimes last a few days. Ask your pharmacist about medicines that can help, such as painkillers, creams for itching and antihistamines.

Read more about treating insect bites and stings.

When to get medical advice

Contact your GP or call NHS 111 for advice if:

you're worried about a bite or sting

your symptoms do not start to improve within a few days or are getting worse

you've been stung or bitten in your mouth or throat, or near your eyes

a large area (around 10cm or more patch of skin) around the bite becomes red and swollen

you have symptoms of a wound infection, such as pus or increasing pain, swelling or redness

you have symptoms of a more widespread infection, such as a high temperature, swollen glands and other flu-like symptoms

When to get emergency medical help

Dial 999 for an ambulance immediately if you or someone else has symptoms of a severe reaction, such as:

wheezing or difficulty breathing

a swollen face, mouth or throat

feeling sick or being sick

a fast heart rate

dizziness or feeling faint

difficulty swallowing

loss of consciousness

Emergency treatment in hospital is needed in these cases.

Prevent insect bites and stings

There are some simple precautions you can take to reduce your risk of being bitten or stung by insects.

For example, you should:

remain calm and move away slowly if you encounter wasps, hornets or bees - don't wave your arms around or swat at them

cover exposed skin by wearing long sleeves and trousers

wear shoes when outdoors

apply insect repellent to exposed skin - repellents that contain 50% DEET (diethyltoluamide) are most effective

avoid using products with strong perfumes, such as soaps, shampoos and deodorants - these can attract insects

be careful around flowering plants, rubbish, compost, stagnant water, and in outdoor areas where food is served

You may need to take extra precautions if you're travelling to part of the world where there's a risk of serious illnesses. For example, you may be advised to take antimalarial tablets to help prevent malaria.

Read more about preventing insect bites and stings.

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Most insect bites and stings are not serious and will get better within a few hours or days. But occasionally they can become infected, cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or spread serious illnesses such as Lyme disease and malaria. Bugs that bite or sting include wasps, hornets, bees, horseflies, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, spiders and midges.

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Preparing for school

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What can you do to help your child prepare for starting school? We share tips and advice on what to consider and the important changes to prepare them for.

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School Readiness - Best Start in Life

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Helping your child feel ready for school is a team effort - find out more.

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Get tips on coping with morning sickness, choosing where to give birth, what to buy for your newborn and plenty more about pregnancy.

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BURNS AND SCALDS

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Burns and scalds are damage to the skin caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way.

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HOW TO DO CPR

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If you are trained to do so, after 30 compressions, provide 2 rescue breaths. If you are unable or unwilling to provide rescue breaths, give continuous chest compressions.

Tilt the casualty's head backwards, lift their chin and pinch the soft part of their nose closed.

Take a breath and put your mouth around the person's mouth, to make a seal.

Blow into their mouth steadily and firmly for up to one second, until the chest rises.

Remove your mouth and watch the chest fall.

This is a rescue breath, do this twice.

It is important not to interrupt chest compressions for too long so each time you attempt rescue breaths, stick to two attempts to get the breaths in. If one or both don't work, return to chest compressions.

Keep alternating 30 compressions with 2 breaths (30:2) until:

Emergency help arrives and takes over.

The person starts showing signs of life and starts to breathe normally.

You are too exhausted to continue (if there is a helper, you should swap every one to two minutes, but try to minimise interruptions to chest compressions)

A defibrillator is ready to be used

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Consult our first aid guide about what to do if someone stops breathing, including causes, symptoms and treatment options, as well as steps to perform CPR.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD SWALLOWS A BUTTON BATTERY.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD SWALLOWS A BUTTON BATTERY.

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It may not be well known, but the swallowing of button batteries can be fatal for children and young people.

The most important thing to do is to get your child to A&E as soon as possible. In the meantime, feeding your child 2 teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes can help to reduce the damage caused to internal tissue by the battery. Only give your child honey if they are older than 12 months.

Don’t give your child anything else to eat or drink and do not try to make them vomit.

In some cases, you may not have witnessed your child swallow the battery, so it’s important to know the signs to look out for. These include:

Vomiting blood

Indicating pain in their throat or chest

Drooling

Having difficulty swallowing or eating

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Paediatric First Aid

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choking child first aid advice

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When a child is choking, they may be unable to breathe properly. Find out what to look for and what to do.

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The Generation Study: exploring genome sequencing in newborns

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Amanda Pichini, Clinical Director at Genomics England, explains how the Generation Study hopes to provide evidence to inform future screening approaches.

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Y.I.P.P.E.E. is an acronym devised by a consultancy group of young parents and stands for

Young

Independent

Proud

Parents

Encouraging

Each other

Y.I.P.P.E.E is a group open to all young parents and parents-to-be aged 25 and under. A judgement free zone, where families feel safe to be real, honest and support each other in navigating the challenges of parenthood. We understand that coming to a new group can be daunting, so carers, parents, supportive friends or support workers are always welcome!

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MoneyHelper joins up money and pensions guidance to make it quicker and easier to find the right help. MoneyHelper brings together the support and services of three government-backed financial guidance providers: the Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.

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Free and impartial help with money, backed by the government | MoneyHelper

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MoneyHelper: free and impartial help with money and pensions. Formerly Money Advice Service, The Pension Advisory Service and Pension Wise.

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Where?

The Barn Family Hub

When?

Every Wednesday 10-2pm

What?

Join us for a midweek Starbucks coffee and help us tackle food waste by taking away donated food from M&S, Lidl and Tesco.

Safe and friendly environment where all ages are welcome, with children's activities in the mornings.

Do I need to book?

No need to book, just come along!

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Where?

Rees Well-being & Family Hub

When?

12.45-3pm

What?

Do you need help with applying for benefits and/or universal credit? Book a place at our clinics run by the Department of Work & Pensions.

Do I need to book?

Yes, contact the Rees Well-being Family Hub for more information and to book your place.