Children's Health
Child Development
Child Development Checks and Immunisations
We offer routine checks and immunisations for your child at our surgery. You will receive an appointment for your child's 6-week check and first immunisations, which are usually done on the same day.
Childhood Immunisations
Ensuring your child receives all their routine vaccinations is one of the most important steps in protecting them from infectious diseases. We recommend following the immunisation schedule to provide early protection and minimise the risk of infection.
Appointments for childhood immunisations can be made with a Practice Nurse. For detailed information about which vaccinations your child needs and their benefits, please visit the following websites:
- NHS Choice – Vaccinations for you and your family
- Childhood Immunisation Schedule
- National Immunisation Schedule
Please call the surgery to schedule an appointment or for more information on the NHS vaccination schedule.
Childhood and Teenage Mental Health
While it is commonly believed that depression only effects adults, around 10% of children in Great Britain aged between 5 and 16 have a recognisable mental disorder; with about 4% of children suffering from an emotional disorder such as anxiety or depression.
The problem for many is that depression is difficult to spot and often regarded as teenage mood swings. However, if your child is appearing to have an extreme emotional response to a life event or has lost interest in activities which previously interested them they may be suffering from an emotional disorder.
If you are worried about your child’s mental health please visit your GP, who will be able to offer a range of support to help both you and your child. There are a range of talking therapies which are highly effective in dealing with both short term and long-term depression, for more information on these therapies please view the NHS Talking Therapy Guide.
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