Relate for children and young people
Relate is a confidential space for young people to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions.
It provides a live chat service to connect to a trained counsellor. Relate also provides counselling for children and young people face to face, by phone, and online.
Phone
0300 100 1234
Website
www.relate.org.uk/children-and-young-peoples-counsellingChildren in Wales
Children in Wales is the national umbrella body for organisations and individuals who work with children, young people and their families in Wales.
Phone
0292 034 2434
Email
info@childreninwales.org.ukNSPCC
The NSPCC works to protect children from abuse.
Phone if you’re worried about a child
0808 800 5000
Phone if you’re under 18
0800 1111
Website
www.nspcc.org.uk/our-services-in-walesNHS vaccination schedule
Checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK for free on the NHS, and the ages at which they should ideally be given.
Website
NHS vaccinations and when to have themChildhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
Website
NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnessesYoung Minds
Provides a telephone helpline service for parents concerned about their child’s emotional and mental health. The website has a range of useful information and resources for both parents and young people.
Phone
0808 802 5544
Website
www.youngminds.org.ukFamily Lives
Advice on all aspects of parenting, including dealing with bullying.
Phone
0808 800 2222
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm)
Website
www.familylives.org.ukBlood Tests & Injections for Children
Dr Meicro is a new chatbot developed by ABUHB Paediatric Psychology Service, available 24/7 to provide information and resources to children and young people about their blood tests or injections, so they can begin to build their coping toolkit.
Download
Dr Meicro – Your Own Personal Assistant Information Poster (PDF)Flying Start
Flying Start is a Welsh Government programme available in certain areas to support families with children aged 0-3 years.
It promotes language, cognitive, social and emotional skills, physical development and the early identification of high needs through the delivery of health support, parenting groups, early language support and free part-time childcare.
Website
www.newport.gov.uk
Email
flying.start@newport.gov.uk
Child health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 15 August 2024