Get advice on child development

Babies and young children

If you have young children you can:

• get advice about feeding your baby
• visit your local children’s centre
• talk to a Public health nurse (Health Visitor) about all aspects of your child’s health, development and behaviour by texting Chat Health on 07520 615 382.  They’re open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday but not on bank holidays
• get more information from
  • Health for Under 5s
  • Health for Kids

Parents

If you’re feeling down after the birth of a child, or feel you’re struggling to cope with the demands of parenthood:

• visit NHS Choices - Feeling depressed after birth
• contact your Health Visitor
• contact your GP (if you aren’t registered with a GP you can find and register with a GP)
• talk to a Public health nurse (Health Visitor) by texting Chat Health on 07520 615 382.  They’re open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday but not on bank holidays

Older children and young people

If your children are older you can:

• talk to a School Nurse for advice on all aspects of your child’s health, well-being and behaviour by texting Chat Health on 07520 615 382.  They’re open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday but not on bank holiday
• or tell them about Health for teens