Worms
Netdoctor provides clear information and advice on worms and head lice infestations, as well as a range of other illnesses. www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases
Worm Treatment provides general worm advice. www.wormtreatment.com/

Head Lice
The National Pediculosis Association (http://www.headlice.org) answers frequently asked questions, has pictures on nits and head lice, and also covers information on body lice and scabies.

www.nits.net is a community hygine site, run by a charity to protect people and pets from parasites. Provides a 'Bug busting kit' to help detect and treat head lice. A section for teachers is also provided.

The Lice Advisory Bureau (http://www.headliceadvice.net). This site also contains a download area for teachers.

Bed wetting
Bed wetting is another common child ailment, sometimes linked to threadworms. For more information visit the following sites:
Bedwetting.co.uk www.bedwetting.co.uk/
Netdoctor www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/bedwetting.htm

General hygiene advice
The Hands for Hygiene site developed by Carex provides advice on washing hands and educational materials. www.carex.co.uk/hands_up_hygiene.html

Children's health and education
The Boots Learning Store provides useful educational packages for children aged covering various health matters. Both parents and teachers sections have been created. www.bootslearningstore.co.uk

Welltown is a government funded website providing key learning points, links to the National curriculum and National Healthy School Standard, activity ideas and downloadable worksheets and links and resources on children.s wellbeing. www.welltown.gov.uk

Children's health
A range of other useful information on children's health:
Surgery Door www.surgerydoor.co.uk/children05/detail2.asp?
level1=Common%20childhood%20illnesses&level2=Threadworms
Emma's Diary www.emmasdiary.co.uk

Baby & kids general parenting advice
Advice on subjects ranging from breastfeeding to potty training to finding carers for young children, can be found on the following websites:
Baby & Kids www.babyandkids.co.uk
Parents Online provides information on health, education and has community sections, with a parents on-line notice board. www.parents.org.uk
Raising Kids www.raisingkids.co.uk/ask/ex07_pri02.asp
Savlon features a useful guide to a First Aid Kit for the home. www.savlon.co.uk