Parent Advice & Support

London Borough of Newham - Family Hub Newham - Campaign Library

Strep A & Scarlet Fever

· Strep A is a bacteria that can cause infections. The vast vast majority of these infections are mild and can be treated with antibiotics at home.

· In very rare cases the infections can become serious and may require hospitalisation

· The signs of Strep A can include: sore throat, fever, headache.

· People should call 111 or their GP if they think their child has Strep A – but at the same time the GPs and 111 are really overwhelmed so people should call if they really think it’s strep. There are a lot of viruses going round which are not strep A

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/

Newham Parenting Courses

Autumn Term 2024/25 – (September – December 2024):

1. Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) 7-11yrs – 26th September 24, 9.30am – 12.30pm
2. Being A Parent - Autism 5-16yrs – 17th September 24, 10am – 12.30pm
3. Being A Parent - ADHD 5-16yrs – 3rd October 24, 10am – 12pm
4. Who's in Charge (Child to Parent Abuse) - 11 - 16yrs – 2nd October 24, 10am – 12pm
5. Being A Parent - 2-11yrs – 2nd October 24, 10am- 2pm
6. Triple P for Baby: Birth to 1 year – 24th September 24, 10.30am – 12.30pm
7. Triple P Family Transitions (For separated couples who are co-parenting) - 0 -16yrs – 6th November 24
8. DICE (awareness raising of grooming and child exploitation) -10 -18yrs – 1st October 24, 10am -12pm
9. For any parenting enquiries, please contact parenting@newham.gov.uk

Newham Parent Carer Forum Survey

https://citizenlabco.typeform.com/to/KKTnMwgh

NHS Pharmacy First Service

Did you know that the NHS Pharmacy First Service enables children and adults to get convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment where appropriate, for seven common conditions without the potential delay of having to wait for a GP appointment? Accessing the service may mean that can help children feel better and back to school as quickly as possible, as well as supporting parents/carers to also get better if they are unwell with one of the conditions covered under the service.

There is no need to make an appointment; parents or carers can pop into their local Boots pharmacy with their child and ask for help under the service.

Support for the following conditions can be accessed under the service, free of charge (unless NHS prescription charges apply):