Welcome to the August 2025 edition of our Family Hubs newsletter!
Spotlight on...
Measles Vaccine
 The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is encouraging people to check that they and their children have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. This in response to the rise in measles cases across the country.
Measles is one of the world's most infectious diseases. It is more than just a rash and is a serious risk to those who are unvaccinated.
Measles symptoms can include:
- high fever
- sore, red, watery eyes
- coughing
- aching and feeling generally unwell
- a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms.
The infection can also lead to serious complications such as ear infections, pneumonia, and inflammation of the brain that can have very serious long term and life changing consequences.
Anyone with symptoms is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting the surgery or A&E, to prevent the illness spreading further.
Children showing symptoms of measles should not attend school.
 The Children, Young People and Families Activity Day is for ages 0-19 (25 if SEND or Care Experienced) and their families.
On 14th August 11:00-15:00 at Oakenclough Family Hub.
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Throughout the school holidays until Tuesday 2nd September, The Café @ Oakenclough offers £1 children's meals. |
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Appointments available at the Family Hubs.
Tuesday 09:15 - 12:45 at Oakenclough Family Hub (weekly)
Wednesday 09:30 - 11:30 at Ash Grove Family Hub (weekly)
Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00 at Congleton Family Hub (monthly)
Call our admin line- 01625-432847 to make an appointment (Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1pm)
Call our Advice line- available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm on 0808-812-6186
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 We want to hear from you. Your experiences matter, and your feedback will help us improve the support offered by the council for children and young people receiving elective home education.
Complete the short survey here: https://surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/.../Home_Education.../
Supporting your child to start school
Cheshire East Health Visiting Team
 Starting school can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking time for you and your child. Your little one is about to take a big step and start a new chapter of their life.
The link below will provide helpful hints and tips on how to help prepare your child for starting school, including things you can do to make them 'school ready'.
FREE Online Workshop for Cheshire East Parents
 Working in childcare is rewarding, enjoyable, and with no two days the same. We’re supporting the Department for Education’s campaign to help recruit more people into early years’ jobs, and whether through an apprenticeship or full time position, you can find the perfect fit for you.
Common Approach to Children's Health
CATCH APP
 CATCH is a free NHS health app for parents and carers of children from pregnancy to age 5.
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