Advice for Parents

This is advice from North Central London CCG for parents to help them know who to contact when their child is poorly and needs help with their physical or emotional health. 

NHS Advice for Parents Booklet 

Do not delay calling your GP if you are concerned about your child’s health. If you need immediate assistance, dial 999 or attend A&E. Hospital is still the safest place for your child if they are seriously ill.  

  

Access to Health Care 

Health services are open as usual, however some services are being delivered differently – for example you may be offered a telephone or video consultation with your GP in the first instance rather than an automatic face to face appointment.  

 

Sources of information and care  

• For general online information and to check symptoms refer to NHS online: www.nhs.uk  or use 111 online: https://111.nhs.uk/   
• If needed call your GP to discuss your concerns and seek help 
• You can also call 111 for further advice, this is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week but please be aware that this service is very busy at the moment. 
• COVID 19: If your concerns relate to coronavirus you can also check the NHS symptom checker on www.111.nhs.uk/covid-19 

  

What if it is an emergency?  

• If you need immediate assistance dial 999 or attend an accident and emergency department 
• Accident and Emergency services for children are now open at the Whittington Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and UCLH.

  

I’m concerned about coronavirus 

• Coronavirus is unlikely to make your child unwell, but other illnesses may make your child severely unwell. 
• There are lots of measures in place to protect you and your child from coronavirus if you need to attend.  
• Please do let the medical team know if your child has coronavirus symptoms - a fever or cough. It won’t affect the quality of the care you receive but it will ensure that those looking after you and children around you are sufficiently protected. 

  

Immunisations  

Immunisations for young children and baby checks after birth are essential for your child's health and are still being delivered by your GP.