Parents wanting to know more about issues ranging from polio vaccinations, worries about an unwell baby young people’s mental health and pregnancy can use a new website to get expert medical advice they can trust.
The free NHS ‘Healthier Together’ site helps people find information on their phone or laptop about a host of medical issues.

That includes how to book polio jabs for their children, what to do if their baby has a fever or a rash and where support is available for mental health issues.
It also includes practical advice on whether a child should go to nursery or school if unwell, along with information on keeping children in good general health as part of wide-ranging guidance covering health issues such as wheezing, fever and Covid-19.
The site works on a traffic light system, guiding parents through what to do in different situations:
- ‘Red light’ symptoms require urgent care for a child – going to an A&E department or calling 999.
- ‘Amber light’ symptoms are less urgent than red but still require on the day care, such as a visit to a GP or the out-of-hours doctor.
- ‘Green light’ symptoms are not severe, and the website has a self-care list to try to improve a child’s condition.
As well as the traffic light warnings, there are short videos to watch that give practical information about the most appropriate care.
All the information available on the site has been reviewed by paediatricians, GPs and clinicians across south west London to ensure it is the most current and up to date information available.
Visit the Healthier Together websiteThey can find fast, up to date, expert advice and reassurance from a trusted source when they’re unsure what to do
NHS South West London Chief Nurse Gloria Rowland

Gloria Rowland, Chief Nurse for the NHS in south west London, said: “People can sometimes get confused and frustrated with the conflicting health advice they find online.
“By having all the information in one place on the new Healthier Together site, people know there will be helpful and practical for parents, carers and young people – whether they want to find out more about polio vaccinations, a mental health issue or a range of common childhood illnesses.
“They can find fast, up to date, expert advice and reassurance from a trusted source when they’re unsure what to do while also giving ‘red flags’ of worrying features that need urgent medical review, meaning people know they are taking appropriate action at home and when they need more specialist help.”
The site can also be used to find services in the six south west London boroughs of Croydon, Sutton, Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston and Richmond.
They include a range of health services – for example maternity, sexual health and special educational needs – but also include community support such as children’s centres, Citizens Advice and libraries.
The resources on the site were developed by parents and local healthcare professionals.