PUBLIC INFORMATION PAGES FROM CAMDEN COUNCIL

Schools to stay open during Easter break with help from Camden play centres

Local schools have been working with play centres and Camden Council to make sure they can stay open during the Easter period to care for vulnerable children and those of critical workers, such as health professionals or the police.

Staff who usually volunteer at play centres will help out where there are staffing gaps, to keep children safe and occupied.

Camden’s play providers are also planning a range of interactive online play resources for all the families on their register who are isolating at home. They can also be contacted by families needing advice or signposting to other local services.

If you are a parent or carer who would like more information about school provision during the Easter break, please contact your child’s school.

Child health

If you are worried about your child, you should access health services in the same way you would normally:

Refer to NHS online at nhs.uk for general information, to check symptoms and the right steps to take.

• Use 111 online at 111.nhs.uk. You can also call 111 for further advice but please be aware that this service is busy.
• If necessary call your GP to discuss your concerns and seek help.
• If your concerns relate to coronavirus you can also check the NHS symptom checker on 111.nhs.uk/covid-19.
• If you need immediate assistance dial 999 or attend an accident and emergency department.
• At present, the UCLH children and young people’s emergency department is closed. Accident and Emergency services for children are based at the Whittington Hospital, Royal Free Hampstead and North Middlesex Hospital.