Tag: health

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Doctor and child with stethescope
Contact CEO gives evidence about health experiences of families with young disabled children

Wednesday 2 July 2025
Medical staff walking through hospital ward away from camera
State of NHS investigation published

Friday 13 September 2024
Child sneezing with a tissue in hand
Don’t miss out on your free NHS flu jab this autumn

Wednesday 7 September 2022
Abstract photo of pins symbolising exclusion
Discrimination faced by black children in mental health services

Tuesday 22 February 2022
Traffic lights
Helping you spot the signs of RSV with the traffic light system

Thursday 13 January 2022
Baby in a pushchair
‘The best Facebook Live I’ve ever listened to!’

Tuesday 7 December 2021
Baby in a pushchair
Could your child’s cold lead to something more serious?

Thursday 2 December 2021
A person with glasses and blue-tinted hair is smiling beside a young child with curly hair who is also smiling. Both appear to be sitting on a couch, sharing a joyful moment together.
“I had literally no idea how dangerous a common cold could be for my newborn. I wish I’d know about RSV”

Friday 19 November 2021
Text: "ARE YOU READY? More children than ever are catching an infectious respiratory virus this year that can cause severe illness in vulnerable infants. Find out what to do at contact.org.uk/rsv." Background: Blue with virus and medical icons. Logos: #HWFund, contact.
Nearly 250 of you have already joined our baby & toddler email group!

Tuesday 9 November 2021
A child in a yellow jacket rides a balance bike on a brick path covered in autumn leaves. In the distance, on the same path, a person wearing a beige coat extends their arms towards the child. Trees with fall foliage surround the path.
Autumn is officially here – and so are sniffles and colds!

Monday 1 November 2021
A woman with glasses and braided hair holds a baby dressed in a striped shirt while sitting on a blue fabric seat in a vehicle, likely a bus or train. The baby looks curiously at the camera. The interior is softly lit, and other passengers are blurred in the background.
Do you care for a baby or toddler? We’re here to help you

Thursday 21 October 2021
Nurse holding vaccine vials
National Covid vaccine booking service to open to 12-15 year olds

Tuesday 19 October 2021
Gloved hand holding Covid vaccination bottle
What to do if your eligible child hasn’t been invited for a Covid vaccine yet

Tuesday 24 August 2021
Arm receiving vaccination injection
Scottish children aged 12-17 from key groups to get vaccine before school return

Monday 2 August 2021
A vaccine vial labeled "Coronavirus Vaccine COVID-19, Injection Only" is held by gloved hands. A syringe is being inserted into the vial to draw out the vaccine. The background is yellow.
Contact urges government to urgently give clinically vulnerable youngsters access to the vaccine

Thursday 10 June 2021
Young girl sleeping in hospital bed
Does your child have regular hospital appointments or stays?

Monday 24 May 2021
Contact's By Your Side hospitals team
Listen to our top tips for stays in hospital

Wednesday 5 May 2021