Health teams in Suffolk launch new childhood illnesses app
Thursday, 10th September 2015.
Public Health Suffolk and Suffolk’s clinical commissioning groups have launched a comprehensive guide to common childhood illnesses aimed at parents and carers. The new childhood illnesses booklet and app will provide a helpful information package during times when they may need a bit of extra help or advice.
The free booklet “The Guide: Common Childhood Illnesses and Wellbeing in Suffolk”, contains information on, wellbeing, common illnesses and how to keep children safe and healthy. It also provides advice on when to consult the GP or health visitor and information on common illnesses such as chickenpox, colds, sore throats and ear infections.
Suffolk residents can also download and view the information on their phones and tablets via the App Store and Googleplay by searching Suffolk Child Health.
Councillor Tony Goldson Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for health, said:
“We’re very pleased that this handy tool will provide parents with vital information on many illnesses which can treated at home or by over the counter medicine. A child’s health and wellbeing is one of the most important things to a parent, and can also be their biggest worry”.
“This guide is a fantastic idea that gives people an opportunity to learn more about their child’s health and to give advice on certain situations that could cause panic. As well as illnesses it also gives tips on healthy eating and breastfeeding and general tips to give Suffolk’s young people a healthy start to life.”
As well as a booklet, the information is available to view online in a downloadable form on www.healthysuffolk.org.uk to be uses by everyone including children’s centres, health visitors and other healthcare professionals.
Dr Mark Shenton, a GP in Stowmarket and chairman of the NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group said: “The new guide is a fantastic resource for both parents and carers of children aged five and under to advise on how to manage everyday illnesses like conjunctivitis, coughs and colds to knowing how to recognise and act on the more serious conditions like meningitis.”
The booklet is available online and contains lots of useful, practical advice for parents of young children on a range of symptoms, illnesses and conditions, and also signposts parents to local services and support.
The free booklet “The Guide: Common Childhood Illnesses and Wellbeing in Suffolk”, contains information on, wellbeing, common illnesses and how to keep children safe and healthy. It also provides advice on when to consult the GP or health visitor and information on common illnesses such as chickenpox, colds, sore throats and ear infections.
Suffolk residents can also download and view the information on their phones and tablets via the App Store and Googleplay by searching Suffolk Child Health.
Councillor Tony Goldson Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for health, said:
“We’re very pleased that this handy tool will provide parents with vital information on many illnesses which can treated at home or by over the counter medicine. A child’s health and wellbeing is one of the most important things to a parent, and can also be their biggest worry”.
“This guide is a fantastic idea that gives people an opportunity to learn more about their child’s health and to give advice on certain situations that could cause panic. As well as illnesses it also gives tips on healthy eating and breastfeeding and general tips to give Suffolk’s young people a healthy start to life.”
As well as a booklet, the information is available to view online in a downloadable form on www.healthysuffolk.org.uk to be uses by everyone including children’s centres, health visitors and other healthcare professionals.
Dr Mark Shenton, a GP in Stowmarket and chairman of the NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group said: “The new guide is a fantastic resource for both parents and carers of children aged five and under to advise on how to manage everyday illnesses like conjunctivitis, coughs and colds to knowing how to recognise and act on the more serious conditions like meningitis.”
The booklet is available online and contains lots of useful, practical advice for parents of young children on a range of symptoms, illnesses and conditions, and also signposts parents to local services and support.
Web Link: http://www.healthysuffolk.org.uk
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