To make appointments for your child, you need to register them with a local doctor and dentist.
You can find out how to do this on the NHS website.
Childhood illness and accident
Vaccinations
It is important that your child has protection from common childhood illness and that vaccinations are given on time.
To find out what vaccinations should be given to your child, and when they should receive them, visit the NHS website.
MMR vaccine
If you want to find out more about the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR), watch the following video from Healthier Together.
You can find out further information and useful factsheets in alternative languages from the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire NHS partnership website.
First aid and safety
Information is available on first aid and safety for children on the following websites:
HANDi app
Healthier Together's HANDi app provides advice and support to parents and carers when a child is unwell.
The app offers advice on the following:
- diarrhoea and vomiting
- high temperature
- 'chesty baby' illnesses, such as bronchiolitis, asthma and croup
- 'chesty child' illnesses, such as wheezing and asthma
- common newborn problems
- tummy pain
- head injuries
Fire safety at home
The Avon Fire and Rescue service has lots of useful information about fire safety at home. You can even request a home fire safety visit via their website.