Health advice for families is now at hand

A WEBSITE offering a free resource for health support for families with children has been launched by the children’s services team at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.

The site derbyshirefamilyhealthservice.nhs.uk aims to bring together expert advice from healthcare professionals working in the public health and wellbeing services for 0-19-year-olds.

Among the topics covered are health visiting, infant feeding and nutrition, public health (school) nursing, school-age immunisations, children’s continence and oral health.

Many services have continued to support families throughout the pandemic and adapted as part of the wider NHS Covid-19 response.

Gill Levick, children’s 0-19 service general manager for Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We’re delighted to be launching the website.

“It has been tailor-made to provide parents, carers and professionals with a range of health and wellbeing information, to support families across Derbyshire and signpost to our healthcare professionals where needed.”

Councillor Carol Hart, Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for health and communities, said: “Ensuring children get the best possible start in life is important and we’re pleased to be able to support parents and carers.

“It’s full of useful information including support around feeding and nutrition, pregnancy health, and advice around emotional health and wellbeing too.”

The website covers a range of topics, including breastfeeding support, baby sleep, toddler potty training, childhood developmental stages, minor illnesses, teen health and wellbeing.