Useful Health Links 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:

Healthy Families

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:

The Sleep Charity