Health Information
Bladder & Bowel UK
The Special Needs School Nursing Team for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has made Prestley Wood Academy aware of an initiative set up by Bladder & Bowel UK to support families in need during the cost-of-living crisis with continence products. (February, 2023)
Registered Charity No: 224742
Free School Milk
Children are eligible to receive free milk if they are under the age of 5 or if you are receiving/entitled to free school meals.
It is subsidised for all other children in primary education. To find out more about the Free School Milk Scheme visit: Cool Milk
Free School Fruit
If your child is aged four to six and attends a fully state-funded infant, primary or special school in England, they are entitled to receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable each school day.
To find out more about the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme click on the relevant document box below or visit: Why 5 a Day?
Strep A
Please see below a useful link on 'Strep A' which is a common type of bacteria.
Most Strep A infections are mild. The NHS link, provided by the school nurse, contains information on symptoms, treatment and when to return to school.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/strep-a/
School Nurse
If you need to speak to a school nurse, please contact:
ccs-tr.snsn@nhs.net or call: 01480 423159/01223 21806