Allergy UK Charity providing information on allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity. Telephone helpline available.
Asthma and your child (Asthma UK) Advice helpline with an asthma nurse and a comprehensive website, including a parents section and information on asthma in children.
Baby and child first aid (British Red Cross) Help on treating a wide range of baby and children first aid emergencies, including choking, unconsciousness, resuscitation, high temperatures and burns.
BEAT: beating eating disorders Information, advice and support on all aspects of eating disorders. Includes telephone helpline service and local help finder.
Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) Provides the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people who have life-shortening conditions for which there is no known cure.
Children's Health Scotland Information and advice to parents and families on any aspect of caring for a sick child or young person, including their healthcare rights.
Childsmile: improving the oral health of children in Scotland Information on caring for your child’s teeth and getting the best dental care for children.
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Offers a free confidential bereavement counselling and support to people of all ages. Has telephone helpline.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust Support, advice and information for families of children and babies with cystic fibrosis through helplines and publications and online services.
Easyhealth This website brings together easy read health information: over 500 easy read health leaflets on a wide range of subjects, plus videos.
Eating disorders - information for parents (NHS Lothian) This website is for parents, family members and carers and provides up to date knowledge about eating disorders.
Eczema Outreach Support Supports families affected by eczema in Scotland through providing information, organising outings and enabling families to discuss their experiences.
ERIC: The children's bowel and bladder charity ERIC provides support, information and understanding to children and teenagers and enables parents, carers and professionals to help them establish good bowel and bladder health. The charity offers one-to-one support via its helpline.
Food and eating (Parent Club) How to make healthier, cheaper meals for your family and improve your cooking skills. Includes handy hints for saving money and problems like fussy eaters.
Harmless: self harm support and information Harmless provides a range of services about self harm including support, information, training and consultancy.
Head lice information for parents (NHS Health Scotland) Helpful advice for parents about head lice, their treatment and prevention.
Health matters for children and young people in kinship care The DVD features kinship carers discussing issues affecting the health outcomes of the children in their care. There are also interviews with practitioners who discuss sources of help.
Heart conditions in babies (British Heart Foundation) Booklets for parents and carers to help you understand Congenital heart disease in babies and young children.
Immunisation (NHS Inform) Find out about immunisations and vaccines. Immunisation helps protect against serious diseases such as coronavirus, measles, mumps, whooping cough and polio.
Know the Score Comprehensive information and advice on drugs (including legal highs and tobacco) for parents and young people. Helpline also available.
Mental health and wellbeing Coronavirus, lockdown and everything that goes with this is pretty hard for lots of parents and children. It’s natural to feel anxious or stressed. We have put together a list of people you can contact if you need help or support, or just a listening ear.
National Eczema Society Provides practical advice about the management of eczema and treatment for eczema; has a helpline and a network of local support groups.
Over the Wall: a serious fun camp Free of charge camps in Perthshire and Fife for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Parent Zone Help and advice for mums, dads and carers about digital technologies, apps, games and social media.
Penumbra Support people on their journey to better mental health, by working with each person to find their own way forward, including support for people who self-harm.
RespectMe YouTube channel Videos about child bullying from Scotland's anti-bullying services. Includes advice for parents and carers about how to support a young person who has been bullied.
Scottish Autism Scottish autism provides help and support to families living with autism. They have a dedicated telephone helpline staffed by professionals.
Scottish Network for Arthritis in Children (SNAC) Set by parents of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the SNAC provides support, and information about the condition, treatment options and living with JIA.
Sleep Scotland Sleep Scotland provides support to families of children and young people with or without additional needs. They have a telephone helpline, sleep clinics and counselling services.
Together for Short Lives Information about what care and support is available for families of children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. They have a helpline.
Walk to school (Living Streets) Helpful tips about keeping children safe when they walk to school. Explains the benefits to children, parents and the environment.
Wellbeing (Parentchannel.tv) Selection of videos about ways to support your child's physical and emotional wellbeing.
What? Why? Children in Hospital (WWCIH) WWCIH produces videos for parents and carers suitable for children to help children and parents prepare for hospital and answer some of their questions.
Young Lives vs Cancer Care and support for families with a child who has cancer, from specialist social workers and nurses, to free accommodation near hospitals. They have a helpline.
Young Minds Information and support on bullying, depression, exams, divorce and separation and more. They have a parent's helpline for anyone worried about their child's emotional problems or behaviour.
Young Scot Information for young people (age 11-26) including things to do such as clubs, sports, and volunteering.
