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One-page summary for health professionals and immunisation practitioners giving vaccinations.
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A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in children and young people's settings, including education.
A guide for staff in early years and education settings which include…
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Infections in children and young people’s settings Infections are common…
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Why vaccines are important Vaccines help protect children and young people…
Advice for all outbreaks Many infectious diseases can be managed by…
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The Public health exclusion periods in children and young people’s…
With increased attention on recent meningococcal disease cases, it’s…
Guidance for schools on creating a policy around the use of emergency auto-injectors (AAI)
Update following the Supreme Court judgment on 2 June 2026 clarifying the definition of the deprivation of liberty.
Safeguarding guidance, e-learning and resources for providers of after-school clubs, activities and tuition, and other out-of-school settings.
Meningococcal immunisation information for public health professionals.
Local authorities and regional adoption agencies can apply for therapeutic funding for eligible adoptive, special guardianship order and child arrangement order families.
Plain English and Easy-read guides providing information on influenza (flu) and vaccination.
A quick reference guide to the childhood flu vaccines for winter 2026 to 2027.
A report from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.
Guidance for schools in England on using emergency inhalers.
The principles underlying the programme and the expectations that public health nursing teams are expected to meet when delivering services in England.
How schools can support pupils whose mental health problems manifest themselves in behaviour.
Gives relevant professionals and the police an understanding of the female genital mutilation (FGM) mandatory reporting duty.
How local authorities must meet their duty to ensure children with health needs receive a good education.
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
Flu vaccination guidance and resources for schools.
The areas of public health where health visiting and school nursing teams in England can have the greatest impact.
This booklet covers all immunisations for babies during their first year of life.
A guide for early years settings on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability.
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