Unwell? Don’t just go to A&E


our local Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department is under pressure because too many people turn up for treatment when it’s not a serious emergency.


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A&E is not for common health problems like coughs and colds but for serious emergencies like loss of consciousness, severe bone breaks or significant blood-loss injuries. NHS Wandsworth CCG is advising people to call NHS 111 if they are not sure where to go for medical help.


Which car seat?


Understanding which car seat is right for your baby or toddler can be a daunting task! Our guidance below should help you choose the right seat for your baby & older siblings too.


• By law children have to use an appropriate seat up until they are 12 or they are 1metre 35cm in height. The seat should be appropriate to the child’s height and weight as age is not an accurate guide. Not all child seats fit all cars so always go to a retailer where you can ‘Try Before You Buy’.


• Avoid second hand seats, as they could have already been involved in an accident.


Type Rearward facing Baby seats


Rearward and Forward facing Combination seats


Booster seats and cushions Booster seats and cushions


• Never fit a rear-facing baby seat with an active airbag. In a crash at 30mph an unrestrained child would be thrown forward with a force 30 to 60 times its own weight.


• Follow the instructions for your child car seat carefully and keep the instructions safe - you may not be the only person who has to fit the seat. Check the seat is tightly fitted before every journey.


Stage Group 1


Weight (approx age)


Group 0 and Group 0+


2 Group 0+ & 1


3 4


Group 2 Group 3


Up to 10kg (birth to 6-9 mths) Up to 13kg (birth to 12-15 mths)


9 – 18kg (9 mths approx - 4 yrs)


15 – 25kg (4 - 6 yrs) 22 – 36kg (6 - 12 yrs)


For information & advice visit: www.childcarseats.org.uk Small Steps 9


Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Group


NHS 111 can provide expert advice on where to get the right treatment, including self-care at home, pharmacies, your GP and urgent care centres. They will arrange for you to talk to a GP and get an appointment with one if you need it. You can call NHS 111 even if you aren’t registered with a GP.


There are doctors available in Wandsworth, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You can also visit www.wandsworthccg.nhs.uk/ urgent to find out about local services.


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