Children and young people's health
On this page you will find specific information related to children and young people’s health and local services specifically for them. You may also find it useful to Get in the know about local services that can be used by everyone.
Information for parents and carers
Parents' stay well guide
Health for Kids
Childhood vaccinations
Mental health support for children
For mental health support for children and young people (CYP) living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, visit https://www.myselfreferral-llr.nhs.uk/.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Due to the increased demand for our CAMHS services, which has risen rapidly since the COVID-19 pandemic, patients may experience longer than usual waiting times.
Click here for more information on support and help available.
Click here for more information about the assessments for autism and ADHD for children and young people.
Information for children and young people
Health for Kids
Health for Teens
Strep A advice
Watch our videos below for expert advice from local clinicians on how to recognise the symptoms of Strep A and know what to do if your child is unwell.
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Strep A advice from local Children’s Emergency Medicine Consultant Damian Rowland (in English). Find out how to recognise the symptoms and know what to do if your child is unwell.
Strep A advice from local GP Dr Hina Trivedi (in Gujarati). Find out how to recognise the symptoms and know what to do if your child is unwell.
Strep A advice from local GP Dr Sulaxni Nainani (in Hindi). Find out how to recognise the symptoms and know what to do if your child is unwell.
Strep A advice from local GP Dr Gurnak Dosanjh (in Punjabi). Find out how to recognise the symptoms and know what to do if your child is unwell.
Group A Strep
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