There's lots of help and support out there when you're raising a child. Here are some organisations and information resources you may find useful to support your child's health.
NHS 24
NHS 24 is an Online and out-of-hours phone service for you when you want 24 hour health information access.
Phone: 111
Website: Visit the NHS 24 website.
NHS Inform - Cancer in children and young people
Advice and guidance for cancer diagnoses in children and young people.
Website: Visit the NHS Inform website.
British Dental Health Foundation
One of the leading independent charities supporting the improvement of oral health around the globe. Dental Health offers free and confidential advice to help maintain your dental health.
Website: Visit the British Dental Health Foundation website.
Childsmile Dental Health Programme
Focusing on improving the oral health of all children within Scotland, making sure that your child has access to dental services.
Website: Visit the Childsmile – Oral Health Improvement Programme website
Care of Burns in Scotland
Care of Burns in Scotland provides useful resources and information for parents, including advice following a burn or scald involving a baby or child.
Children’s Health Scotland
Children’s Health Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to informing, promoting and campaigning on behalf of the needs of all sick children and young people within our healthcare system.
Website: Visit the Children's Health Scotland website.
Held in Our Hearts
Held in Our Hearts is a charity that provides baby loss counselling and support to families.
Hyperactive Children’s Support Group
The Hyperactive Children's Support Group is there to provide advice to Parents, Carers and Professionals dealing with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Website: Visit the Hyperactive Children's Support Group website.
Immunisation Scotland
Immunisation Scotland helps you find out about available vaccines, information about immunisation, Childhood Immunisation programme and diseases.
Website: Visit the Immunisation Scotland website.
Institute of Health Visiting - Childhood cancer
Advice on spotting the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service
The Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service is there for all parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals for when you require assistance on Attention Deficit Disorder.
Website: Visit the Attention Deficit Disorder Service website.
Road Safety with Ziggy
Ziggy aims to engage and inspire young children and the adults around them to go on their own road safety learning journey, through real experiences, alongside playing, talking and reading.
Website: Visit the Ziggy website.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
RoSPA community safety department deals with all home safety enquiries as well as accident prevention for the people of Scotland.
Website: Visit the RoSPA website.
The World Health Organisation (WHO)
The World Health Organisation's goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people.
Website: Visit the WHO website.