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If your child is preschool age then speak to your Health Visitor or GP.
If your child is school age then make an appointment with your child's teacher or the school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to discuss your concerns. You can also speak to your School Nurse or 0-19 service.
If your child is struggling with their mental health visit our emotional wellbeing page or our young person's mental health pages for advice and support.

Interactive document setting out the 10 stages of transition from child to adult healthcare

NHS advice to help manage your child’s burn and after care.
For any future burns, we recommend the affected area is immediately placed under cool running water for 20 minutes and seek medical advice if blistering occurs.

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Care of the sutured (stitches) or glued wound

If your child has had a cut they may require the wound to be either sutured (stitched) or glued back together. Below provides information on how to care for your child’s wound at home.