Children's health
5 reasons to vaccinate your child against flu - 2020 (A3 poster)
This poster is aimed at parents and explains the vaccine and the benefits of vaccinating children against flu.
A 3 minute guide to protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia
There is now a vaccine to help protect against meningococcal group B (MenB) disease. The vaccine is being offered in the routine immunisation programme in the UK.
Advice for parents during coronavirus (A4 poster)
Whilst coronavirus is infectious to children, it is rarely serious. If your child is unwell it is likely to be a non-coronavirus illness, rather than coronavirus itself. It is extremely important to follow Government advice, but if your child is unwell or injured it can be confusing to know what to do. This poster provides helpful advice on identifying childhood ailments and illnesses. It tells you which NHS service to contact (should this be necessary).
Alexa, ask the Breastfeeding Friend how I get my baby to latch on? (A3 poster)
The key message in this campaign is "Here to help with breastfeeding, 24/7". Breastfeeding is great for a woman and her baby. But when a new mum is starting out, it’s perfectly normal to experience the odd setback. To get help someone can look for the Breastfeeding Friend from Start4Life in the Alexa Skills Store or on Facebook Messenger. To find out more, search Start4Life.
Are you looking for free family advice and guidance? (poster, A3)
This poster provides information about the Norfolk Family Information Service (FIS). This is an online, telephone and face-to-face service providing free information and advice to families.
Babies can suffocate on nappy sacks
Nappy sacks can kill. At least 18 babies in the UK have already died. Making some simple changes can make a big difference to your children's safety.
Back to school - student (A4 poster)
This is public health advice about the safety measures schools have taken to help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus (COVID-19) in schools and colleges as all students return in September for the start of the school year. This campaign also advises pupils and parents on how to stay alert on their journey to school.
Back to school - teacher (A4 poster)
This is public health advice about the safety measures schools have taken to help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus (COVID-19) in schools and colleges as all students return in September for the start of the school year. This campaign also advises pupils and parents on how to stay alert on their journey to school.
Be sugar smart (top tips for teeth)
An A3 poster encouraging parents and children to be sugar smart - contains helpful tips for sugar swaps and a call to action to download the Food Scanner app.
Brushing twice is nice (0-6 years)
A double sided information leaflet for parents of 0-6 year olds containing top tips for healthier teeth and a helpful brushing calendar.
Brushing twice is nice (6+ years)
A double sided information leaflet for parents of 6+ year olds containing top tips for healthier teeth and a helpful brushing calendar.
Bullying - your guide to spotting it, stopping it and providing support to your child
Bullying is a common experience for children at school, whether they’re being bullied or they’re bullying someone else. It takes many forms and can have a lasting impact on the emotional wellbeing of those involved, including siblings and parents.
Catching flu could make your child seriously ill (A3 digital)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Children aged 2-4 are eligible for the simple free nasal spray vaccination, with no need for an injection. Encourage parents to have their children vaccinated by putting this message on your waiting room screen.
Catching flu could make your child seriously ill (PowerPoint)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
Children aged 2-4 are eligible for the simple free nasal spray vaccination, with no need for an injection. Encourage parents to have their children vaccinated by putting this message on your waiting room screen.
Change4Life card holder
A Change4Life holder for all promotional C4L credit cards.
Change4Life card: family
A credit card encouraging families to join up to Change4Life.
Change4Life event poster
A poster with Change4Life branding but with a space for you to advertise your own healthy living event or club.
Children's guide to coronavirus
There have been big changes in our lives because of coronavirus, so this children's guide to coronavirus has been created to help explain the situation.
Class kids - a short guide to healthy eating for primary school age children
A short guide to healthy eating for primary school age children.
Come back soon (top tips for teeth)
An A4 poster encouraging parents and children to visit the dentist regularly.
Coronavirus sucks, and so does being away from your friends (A4 poster)
Are you safe at home? If you have a friend who is scared or unsafe, encourage them to contact the essential phone number on this poster.
Depression - your guide to depression and finding the help and support you need
Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Depression can happen as a reaction to something like abuse, bullying or family breakdown, and it can also run in families. Depression often develops alongside anxiety.
Don't be like the boy who didn't stop, look and listen
Find a safe place to cross, then stop, look and listen.
Family information - blue paint (A4 poster)
A poster that promotes the services provided by the Norfolk County Council Family Information Service.
Family information - green scribble (A4 poster)
A poster that promotes the services provided by the Norfolk County Council Family Information Service.
Family information - orange pen (A4 poster)
A poster that promotes the services provided by the Norfolk County Council Family Information Service.
Family information service (multi-lingual flyer)
A multi-lingual flyer that promotes the services provided by the Norfolk County Council Family Information Service.
Fever? Think MenB vaccine - for hospital A & E departments
The new MenB vaccine (Bexsero®) will protect against meningococcal disease capsular group B (MenB). The vaccine will be added to the childhood immunisation programme as part of the routine schedule in England from 1 September 2015.
Free early learning and childcare for 2 year olds (poster)
This poster promotes the Take 2 scheme - offering up to 15 hours of free early learning and childcare per week for eligible two-year-olds in Norfolk.
Free independent and confidential support for young carers and their families
If there is a Young Carer in your family, or you know a young person under the age of 19 who is regularly looking after a parent, grandparent or sibling who cannot manage without their support, Carers Matter Norfolk can help. They offer tailored support for the whole family, addressing the practical and emotional needs of the young carer, the person they are caring for and other family members.
Free milk, fruit, veg and vitamins (poster)
This poster encourages pregnant women or those with children under four who are claiming some benefits or tax credits to claim Healthy Start vouchers for free fruit, veg, milk and vitamins.
Free milk, fruit, veg and vitamins for you and your family
This leaflet explains who is eligible for Healthy Start, how to apply for the vouchers and includes an application form.
Free vitamins will help your child grow up strong and healthy (children)
If you're getting Healthy Start vouchers, did you know you can also get free vitamins? This poster provides information on how you can get them.
Funded early education and childcare (2 year olds)
This guide is for mums, dads and carers. It provides information on who is eligible for funded early education and childcare.
Funded early education and childcare (3 and 4 year olds)
This guide is for mums, dads and carers. It provides information on who is eligible for funded early education and childcare.
Gear up for adventure - Disney 10 minute shake up (A4 poster)
A 10 Minute Shake Ups A4 poster, featuring characters from The Lodge.
Got a child aged 2, 3 or 4? Flu can be serious for young children (leaderboard)
Format: Email signature / web banner
Help protect them from flu with one simple nasal spray. For local authority and NHS communicators use only. All Stay Well This Winter banners should use the following URL to embed: http:// www.nhs.uk/staywell/
Got a child aged 2, 3 or 4? Flu can be serious for young children (skyscraper)
Format: Email signature / web banner
Help protect them from flu with one simple nasal spray. For local authority and NHS communicators use only. All Stay Well This Winter banners should use the following URL to embed: http:// www.nhs.uk/staywell/
Hands up who wants our kids to live longer?/time for change
This double-sided poster promotes the message to help our kids to eat well, move more and live longer.
Have you got one of these coupons?
This poster promotes the Healthy Start scheme which provides free vitamins for women and children. This poster is only available to pharmacies that have signed up to the scheme.
Head lice (The prevention and treatment of)
This leaflet gives information on head lice, how to detect them and treatment methods.
Healthy families have more fun (Change 4 Life)
A ready to use editorial content, containing six Change4Life top tips such as Sugar Swaps, Me Sized Meals, Snack Check, 5 a day, 10 Minute bursts of activity and Get Going Everyday.
Healthy Start vitamins and why you need them
This booklet provides information about Healthy Start vitamins and the Health Start scheme.
Healthy Start vitamins for children
Healthy Start vitamins are now only available to order via PharmOutcomes but don’t forget to order posters and leaflets here.
Height chart - helping your child to avoid accidents at home
A height chart with information on helping a child to avoid accidents at home. Also contains emergency first aid advice.
Help pregnant women, new mothers and children get their free healthy start vitamins
A guide on Healthy Start vitamins for health professionals and others working with low income families.
Help your child move and play every day
This leaflet for parents, provides tips and ideas on how you can encourage your child to move and be active every day.
Here to answer your breastfeeding questions 24/7 (MPU banner)
Format: Email signature / web banner
A digital MPU banner to drive people to Start4Life breastfeeding support.
Here to answer your breastfeeding questions 24/7 (skyscraper banner)
Format: Email signature / web banner
A digital skyscraper banner to drive people to Start4Life breastfeeding support.
Here to help with breastfeeding 24/7 (A4 poster)
Breastfeeding is great for a mother and her baby. But when starting out, it’s perfectly normal to experience the odd setback. For help and advice 24 hours a day, look for the Breastfeeding Friend from Start4Life in the Alexa Skills Store or on Facebook Messenger. To find out more, search Start4Life.
Immunisation helps to protect your baby when they need it most
This poster highlights the importance of infant vaccination and keeping up to date with appointments.
Immunisations at one year of age - features the immunisation schedule from Autumn 2019
A leaflet to remind you to get your child immunised at one year of age.
Immunising primary school children against flu - 2019/20
This guidance has been produced to assist all school staff and headteachers with any questions about the nasal spray flu vaccination being offered to children in primary schools during the autumn term 2019.
In school years 9 or 10? Protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia
A leaflet for students in school years 9 to 10 explaining why it’s important that they have the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine.
Is your child aged 2, 3 or 4? Help protect them from flu
A3 poster containing messaging about flu directed at parents with children aged 2, 3 or 4.
Is your child aged 2, 3 or 4? Help protect them from flu (empty space)
A3 poster containing messaging about flu directed at parents with children aged 2, 3 or 4 (with a black space for adding your own personalised information).
Is your child aged 2-3? (static screen)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
A static digital screen aimed at parents of children aged 2-3 to support the Stay Well this Winter flu campaign. Available to download as a jpg file.
Joining your local Sure Start Children's Centre is child's play
Children's Centres in Norfolk offer a friendly one-stop shop for families with children under five.
Just One Norfolk
Just One Norfolk is the new NHS health advice website for families with young children to help parents quickly gain the information needed to ensure children live healthy lifestyles. Download the reference sheet for hints and tips.
Leave lead out of your tap water
When water leaves the treatment works, it's lead free. But lead can end up in your tap water if it's left standing in old lead pipework around the home. This factsheet tells you how to check for lead and what to do if you find it.
Leave lead out of your tap water (A3 poster)
The latest medical advice suggests that lead is most harmful if excessive levels are allowed to build up in the body. If someone lives in a house built before 1970, chances are it may have lead pipework. Adverse health effects due to lead in drinking water are rare, however people should try to reduce the amount they consume, especially pregnant womena dn young children.
Let the fun begin! - Disney 10 minute shake up (A4 poster)
A 10 Minute Shake Ups A4 poster, featuring characters from Disney Pixar’s latest animation Cars 3, as well as Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Frozen Fever, Zootropolis and The Lodge.
Let's all get active / Get going with Change4Life
This double sided poster encourages people to be more active with Change4Life, with one side having space to fill in details of local services or events.
Let's get sugar smart (consumer pack)
The new 'Sugar Smart' campaign focuses on the new sugar recommended maximum guidelines. It will provide families with the knowledge and tools they need to help them cut down on sugar.
Let's get sugar smart - empty belly poster
Change4Life’s new healthy eating campaign will be launched in January. Focusing on the new sugar recommended maximum guidelines, it will provide families with the knowledge and tools they need to help them cut down on sugar.
Library - for all the family
Make the most of Norfolk's free library and information services.
Look for 100 calorie snacks (A3 poster)
An A3 poster with Change4Life 2018 nutrition campaign messaging and graphics.
Look for 100 calorie snacks (A4 poster)
An A4 poster with Change4Life 2018 nutrition campaign messaging and graphics.
Look for 100 calorie snacks - two a day max (sky scraper banner)
Format: Email signature / web banner
A digital sky scraper banner to drive people to register on the Change4Life website. Under strict embargo - not to be used until 2nd January 2018.
Looking after your feelings and your body (easy read)
Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Easy read.
Make a swap when you next shop (screensaver)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
A screensaver that can be used for digital advertising in public spaces such as reception/waiting area TV screens. Can also be used as your office computer screensaver. The message is 'make a swap when you next shop'.
Measles - don't let your child catch it (poster)
This poster encourages parents to get their child vaccinated against measles.
Menu ideas for the one-to-fives
This factsheet is meant to serve as a useful reminder following teaching sessions or as a stand alone meal planner which health visitors can give to parents during home or clinic visits.
MMR vaccination
This leaflet explains about measles, mumps and rubella and the MMR vaccination which helps protect against all three diseases.
New information for students in schools and sixth form colleges: meningitis and septicaemia
This poster, aimed at students in schools and 6th form colleges, encourages them to get the new MenACWY vaccine to prevent invasive meningococcal disease.
Over 80% of cigarette smoke is invisible (poster)
No matter how careful someone is, children are at risk of breathing in harmful poisons from cigarettes.
Physical activity for children and young people (5-18 years)
An infographic flyer that shows how much physical activity children and young people should be doing every day.
Physical activity for early years (birth to 5 years)
An infographic flyer that shows how much physical activity babies and small children should be doing every day.
Protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia - information about changes
From 1st July 2016, the vaccination schedule for meningococcal C (Men C) is changing.
Protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia - MenB vaccine now available
Information about the MenB vaccine and paracetamol use.
Protecting your baby against meningitis and septicaemia caused by meningococcal B bacteria
There's now a vaccine to help protect against meningococcal group B (MenB) disease. The vaccine is being offered in the routine immunisation programme.
Protecting your child against flu - information for parents and carers
The leaflet explains which children are eligible for flu vaccination, as well as describing the disease and the vaccine.
Race across the galaxy (Star Wars - train like a jedi) activity pack
A Star Wars themed activity pack containing a wallchart, stickers and mini activity challenges to get kids moving. These pack can be given to children to help keep them active with their families over the holidays. ?
Reading well for children (books to help you feel better)
Reading Well for Children recommends reading to help you deal with worries, feel better and boost your mood.
Really normal questions - boy (A4 poster)
This new Every Mind Matters campaign is designed to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. The campaign will be aimed at parents, carers, teachers and young people themselves, and will be delivered in partnership with the NHS and the nation’s leading mental health and children’s charities. It will promote the Better Health - Every Mind Matters website which offers new NHS-approved tips and advice on supporting the mental wellbeing of children and young people.
Really normal questions - girl (A4 poster)
This new Every Mind Matters campaign is designed to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. The campaign will be aimed at parents, carers, teachers and young people themselves, and will be delivered in partnership with the NHS and the nation’s leading mental health and children’s charities. It will promote the Better Health - Every Mind Matters website which offers new NHS-approved tips and advice on supporting the mental wellbeing of children and young people.
Returning to primary school - what parents need to know
This is public health advice about the safety measures schools have taken to help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus (COVID-19) in schools and colleges as all students return in September for the start of the school year. This campaign also advises pupils and parents on how to stay alert on their journey to school.
Returning to secondary school - what parents need to know
This is public health advice about the safety measures schools have taken to help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus (COVID-19) in schools and colleges as all students return in September for the start of the school year. This campaign also advises pupils and parents on how to stay alert on their journey to school.
Scratch here to see if your pipes are lead
When water leaves the treatment works, it's lead free. But lead can end up in your tap water if it's left standing in old lead pipework around the home. This scratchcard tells you how to check for lead and what to do if you find it.
Sepsis - digital screen
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
A downloadable digital screen display with Sepsis campaign messaging.
Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection
Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection. If a child is unwell with a bug or infection, is rapidly getting worse and the parent is worried that their illness seems different to any previous illness, it could be sepsis.
Shake up your summer - 10 minute shake up (leaderboard)
Format: Email signature / web banner
A digital leaderboard banner to drive people to register on the Change4Life website. The new campaign aims to get primary school aged children more active by playing Disney-themed 10 Minute Shake Up games.
Shake up your summer - 10 minute shake up (MPU banner)
Format: Email signature / web banner
A digital MPU banner to drive people to register on the Change4Life website. The new campaign aims to get primary school aged children more active by playing Disney-themed 10 Minute Shake Up games.
Shake up your summer - 10 minute shake up (screen saver)
Format: Screensavers / waiting room screen promotions
A TV screen saver that can be used as advertising in public spaces such as reception/waiting area TV screens. The new campaign aims to get primary school aged children more active by playing Disney-themed 10 Minute Shake Up games.
Shake up your summer - 10 minute shake up (skyscraper)
Format: Email signature / web banner
A digital skyscraper banner to drive people to register on the Change4Life website. The new campaign aims to get primary school aged children more active by playing Disney-themed 10 Minute Shake Up games.
Talk to teens about healthy relationships (web banner)
Format: Email signature / web banner
The aim of the Disrespect Nobody campaign is to prevent young people, both girls and boys aged 12 to 18, from becoming perpetrators and victims of abusive relationships.
The facts about flu - factsheet
This factsheet has been developed to help a general public audience understand who is eligible for the flu vaccination, where they can get it, and other helpful information about preventing and managing flu.
The flu vaccination - winter 2019/20 (information for parents of young children and young people up to 18 years of age)
This factsheet explains which children are eligible for flu vaccination, as well as describing the disease and the vaccine for parents with children under the age of 18.
The flu vaccination winter (2020-21) - who should have it and why
This information explains to patients how they can help protect themselves and their children against flu this coming winter. It includes information for children, eligible adults and pregnant women, and explains why it’s very important that people at increased risk from flu or who care for someone vulnerable to have their free vaccination every year.
The National Child Measurement Programme
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) pre-measurement leaflet is for local authorities to send with the pre-measurement letter, to help parents understand the NCMP process. It also explains how the data collected is used, and why healthy weight is important for a child’s health and wellbeing.
Tiny teeth - a short guide to healthy teeth for the under fives
A five minute guide to healthy teeth for the under fives.
Tiny Tums - a short guide to healthy eating for the one to fives
What your little one eats plays an important part in keeping him or her happy, healthy and growing and developing properly.
Top tips for top kids
We all want our children to grow up to be happy, healthy adults, so this booklet contains 8 easy tips to help you keep your kids feeling great. These tips have been put together by health professionals and will help your kids to eat well, move more and live longer.
Top tips to keep your family healthy and happy (flyer)
This Change4Life top tips flyer (National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) post-measurement information for parents) is for local authorities to send with the NCMP result letters to parents. This flyer provides simple tips to help families eat well and move more and highlights the additional ideas available on the Change4Life website.
Twice as nice (top tips for teeth)
An A4 poster encouraging parents and children to brush their teeth twice a day, once before bed and once at any other time in the day.
Using paracetamol to prevent and treat fever after MenB vaccination
This leaflet provides advice on how to prevent and treat fever in babies by giving them paracetamol after their MenB vaccinations.
Using the new UK WHO 0-4 growth charts
This booklet provides information for healthcare professionals about the use and interpretation of growth charts.
Vision screening for 4 to 5 year olds - information for parents
The NHS recommends vision screening at age 4 and 5 years. It is to help identify children with reduced vision in one or both eyes. The aim is to detect any problems early so that a child can receive effective treatment.
We're having too much sugar throughout the day
A double sided 'simple swaps' leaflet with recommendations on supporting families to eat less sugar.
What every parent needs to know about sepsis
Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection. If a child is unwell with a bug or infection, is rapidly getting worse and the parent is worried that their illness seems different to any previous illness, it could be sepsis.
What to expect after vaccinations
This leaflet tells you about the common side effects of vaccinations that might occur in babies and young children up to five years of age.
What's in your food? (A4 poster)
An A4 poster featuring the Change4Life Be Food Smart campaign details.
When choosing snacks for the kids (digital leaderboard)
Format: Email signature / web banner
A digital leaderboard banner to drive people to register on the Change4Life website. Under strict embargo - not to be used until 2nd January 2018.
Young carers needs assessments - your guide
Helping young carers, young adult carers and their families in Norfolk. Up to 12,000 children and young people in Norfolk are carers. They help look after a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, or misuses drugs or alcohol.
Young carers needs assessments - your guide (A4 poster)
Helping young carers, young adult carers and their families in Norfolk. Up to 12,000 children and young people in Norfolk are carers. They help look after a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, or misuses drugs or alcohol.