Child Health
Bedfordshire Children's Centres
A list of the children’s centres in Bedfordshire. The centres are places where parents with young children can share the challenges and joys of parenthood. They offer a range of activities and support services to help you with all aspects of parenting to make sure your child gets the best start in life.
Telephone: 01234 341977
Website: www.goldingtonchildrenscentre.org
Email: admin@gfc.gb.com
Bedford Twins Club - All Multiples Welcome
Regular meetings and a support network across Bedford.
Website: www.bedfordtwinsclub.co.uk
Email: bedfordtwinclub@gmail.com
Early Childhood Partnership
The ECP offers a full range of free services to expectant parents/carers and families with children up to the age of 5. Children Centres are a place where lots of different things happen under one roof. For more information on the services provided by the ECP, you can visit their dedicated website.
Website: ecpbedford.org
Childhood 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: www.nhs.uk
Families First Bedfordshire
Families have always come first and are at the heart of the organisation. Over the years the charity has helped families in the local Bedfordshire area, to build on their individual strengths and empower parents/carers to develop stronger family relationships. Families First Bedfordshire’s mission is to provide an empowering, community focused service which enables families to thrive. They have a number of projects and services to support us in achieving our mission.
Telephone: 01234 341977
Website: www.familiesfirstbedfordshire.com
Email: admin@gfc.gb.com
CHUMS
Child Bereavement, Trauma and Emotional Wellbeing Service offering support to children, young people and their parents or carers.
Telephone: 01525 863 924
Website: www.chums.uk.com
Email: info@chums.uk.com
Healthier Together
The resources on the Healthier Together website have been developed in partnership between parents and healthcare professionals from across Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. You’ll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what ‘red-flag’ signs to look out for, where to seek help if required, what you should do to keep your child comfortable and how long your child’s symptoms are likely to last.
Website: www.blmkhealthiertogether.nhs.uk
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Website: www.nhs.uk