How children and young people think and feel about their body and the way they look can affect their mental health in both a positive and negative way
Supporting and improving the health of our children and young people is of the utmost importance.
Helping our young people lead physically healthy lives may build a foundation for a healthier lifestyle in their adult years, as well as being beneficial to their physical and mental health throughout their childhood.
The Integrated Care System Team with the support of young people, parent carer forums, system partners and clinicians across BLMK has produced a webpage to empower parents and carers. It covers key areas such as ‘Should my child go to school/nursery today’, information on a range of common illnesses and childhood vaccinations, in addition to a large section on SEND.