Winter is a time when many young children suffer from viruses and chest infections. This can be worrying for parents and carers, but help is at hand!
The ‘Boloh’ helpline, run by Barnardo’s and funded by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care, has been set up to support families with young children experiencing coughs, colds and chest infections at this time of year.
You can access the Boloh helpline by:
- phone: 0800 151 2605 (Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm, Saturday: 10am-3pm)
Calls are free from mobiles and landlines. - web chat
- email: helpline@barnardos.org.uk
The helpline also provides practical and emotional support and can help callers access health services and find community support with:
- registering with a GP
- contacting NHS 111
- mental health and well-being services
- support for young people
- linking to online information
- accessing devices to support learning, food items, clothing and other practical needs
Read more here: Boloh – the Black and Asian family Helpline | BAME Helpline (barnardos.org.uk)