Useful Health Links and Support for Parents
Healthy Families Teams
Healthy Family Teams are part of the Healthy Families Programme.
This brings together care provided by the Specialist Public Health Practitioners and their teams. These used to be known as Health Visitors and School Nurses. It also includes the Family Nurse Partnership Programme for young parents and the National Child Measurement Programme.
For more information on the services offered please click here:
Children's Mental Health
There are times when we all feel the strain. As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy.
Please click on the links below for advice and help.
- Mentally Healthy Schools
- NHS - Every Mind Matters
- Young Minds
- B-Eat - Information on supporting people with eating disorders
Positive Bedtime and Sleep Routines
A good night's sleep helps children wake up happy and healthy, regulate emotions, concentrate and enjoy school.
Below are some useful information sheets and reward charts from The Sleep Charity that you can use with your child.
For more information the charity's full website can be accessed here:
- TSC Creating a Good Bedtime Routine.pdf
- TSC Elmer's Good Bedtime Routine Checklist.pdf
- TSC Nightmares and Night Terrors.pdf
- TSC Practical Sleep Tips for Children.pdf
- TSC Relaxation at Bedtime.pdf
Gedling Family Hubs have lots of support on offer.