Scarlet fever is in the news🗞️ It’s a common & usually mild illness But kids do need antibiotics so look out for 👉🏻rash 👉🏻fever 👉🏻sore throat 👉🏻🍓red tongue 👅 For more info on when to seek help visit 👇🏼wyhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/…

How to keep your baby safe when the weather gets cold The Lullaby Trust lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-ad…

Are you gifting tech to your young one this Christmas? Make sure the security settings are set before you wrap it 🎄 Extremists can target vulnerable youths online. Prevention is the best way to control this More info ▶ wakefield.gov.uk/community/prev… #GiveSafeGifts

WATCH: Information for parents on #GroupAStrep. Ranj Singh explains what to look for 🔻 Info: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/12/05/gro…

A&E is there to deal with life-threatening and serious accidents and illnesses. This includes loss of consciousness, chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, and stroke. Need help but it’s not an emergency? Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk

Christmas can be stressful. If you’re looking after a young baby remember to pause at the door and check the three C's - Calm - Are you calm? Careful - Can you be careful? Caring - Will you be caring? Have a great Christmas and New Year #ICONChristmas2022 #ICONCope

Merry Christmas! ❄ Our teams will be signing off today to enjoy Christmas and will be back on 3 January. Don’t worry, if you need to contact the council you can. Here’s a list of emergency contacts still available 👉 orlo.uk/yEQtx

❗ An urgent safety alert for baby self-feeding pillows has been issued. The Office for Product Safety and Standards is urging the public to stop using self-feeding pillows immediately. More info here: gov.uk/government/new…

It's #HIVTestingWeek 2023! Getting tested is the only way to know your status. We have the tools to stop HIV. Testing, treatment, condoms and PrEP. Each of us can play our part 🔻

Sadly, even though many shops sell them, pillows can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). That’s why we recommend babies sleep on a firm, flat surface until they are at least 12mths old. So, say no to a pillow!

Have you booked your place on the events during West Yorkshire Safeguarding Week?kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk/home/safeguard…

Make sure to check the temperature and the depth of the water before bathing your child #BathTimeDuck leedsscp.org.uk/duck

❓ Have you seen Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership - WSCP Water Safety page? If not, check it out below! ⤵ wakefieldscp.org.uk/professionals/… #WaterSafety #SafeguardingChildren #BeWaterAware

It’s West Yorkshire Safeguarding Week! See how you can get involved below⬇️ Bradford saferbradford.co.uk/news/safeguard… Calderdale safeguarding.calderdale.gov.uk/homepage/safeg… Kirklees kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk/home/safeguard… Leeds leedsscp.org.uk/safeguardingwe… Wakefield wakefieldscp.org.uk/resources/safe… #WYSafeguardingWeek

Looking forward to a night out in Huddersfield? 🍹 Our 'Ask for Angela' initiative and Night Safety Bus have made a positive impact on over 1,000 people in the last nine months! 🧡 Discover how we're making sure Angela is ready to lend a helping hand: kirkleestogether.co.uk/2023/06/29/mys…

SAVE THE DATE - ICON Week 25-29 September 2023 Don't forget to SAVE THE DATE for ICON Week! We hope that as many of you as possible will join us and help make the week truly momentous! Programme details will be available soon iconcope.org #dadsmatter #DadPad Jane Scattergood QN HonMFPH RN

Stay safe this summer and #BeWaterWise This new campaign from Wakefield Council encourages everyone to think about the dangers of open water. When it comes to open water, stop and think: ⚠️ Stay together ⚠️ In an emergency call 999 ⚠️ Float

ICON is a programme adopted by health and social care organisations in the UK to provide information about infant crying, including how to cope, support parents/carers, and reduce stress. #ICONWeek2023 #ICONcope ICON week

Many squeezable toys like this one contain water beads. These are small and can easily be swallowed without detection. As they bathe in stomach fluids, they can expand, posing a serious risk of blockage in a child’s bowel. Learn more: capt.org.uk/keep-water-bea…

It can take just 15 seconds for a young child to lose consciousness if they get tangled in a blind cord. And brain death can occur in a few minutes. Please keep cords and chains safely secured with a cleat hook or tensioner. Learn more: capt.org.uk/blind-cords/ #ElfAndSafety