Trafford Health Visiting Service

Trafford Health Visiting Service Trafford Health Visitors provide an essential service for families with children from 0-5 years old.

Health Visitors are qualified and registered nurses and/or midwives who have undertaken specialist training in public health, child health, health promotion and education in order to work with parents and carers to give their child the very best start in life. We are a universal service, which means all families with children under 5 have access to a health visitor. We aim to promote the physical health and emotional well-being of children and their families and to safeguard and promote children’s welfare. We can offer you support & information about a number of areas including:
Infant feeding, specialist knowledge of breastfeeding and weaning, child growth & development including developmental assessments & screening tests, your health needs including diet & exercise, giving up smoking, bereavement, postnatal depression and domestic violence. We can refer you to specialist support services, including those for complex needs, emotional wellbeing, and for substance misuse. All of our teams have Health Care Assistants and Community Nursery Nurses who support us in our role. Our Health Care Assistants are based in the clinics and offer us admin support. They also support is in baby clinics, on health promotion events and on some home visits. Our Community Nursery Nurses can offer advice and support on breastfeeding, baby massage, weaning, play & stimulation, toileting, fussy eating, sleep routines, behaviour, listening support, safety and 2 & 3 year developmental assessments. We work alongside midwives & GPs, social workers, nurseries & schools, speech and language therapists, children’s centre staff, hospital & mental health services.

22/10/2025
💫Wave Of Light💫Today, 15th October we recognise all the little feet that never got to grow 🕊 At 7pm tonight we invite yo...
15/10/2025

💫Wave Of Light💫Today, 15th October we recognise all the little feet that never got to grow 🕊 At 7pm tonight we invite you all to join us in lighting a candle in memory of all the babies gone too soon 🕯🤍

There are many faces of baby loss, and to every parent that has experienced this loss, you are not alone 💞 We are here to support you in any way we can - Please come along to our Parent and Infant Mental Health Sessions held every Friday at The Life Centre Cafe, Sale, M33 4BP

Today we recognize World Mental Health day🌎A reminder that its ok to not have it all together, your feelings are valid a...
10/10/2025

Today we recognize World Mental Health day🌎A reminder that its ok to not have it all together, your feelings are valid and you are not alone. We are here to support you in any way that we can💚 Be kind to your mind 💚
Please come along to our Parent and Infant Mental Health sessions held every Friday at the The Life Centre Cafe, Sale, M33 4BP with our specialist Health Visitor. If its a chat, advice or just a coffee, we are here 🎗☕

This week we remember those babies that were lost too soon 👣🌈 As a team we are proud to support this event ❤️We have Par...
09/10/2025

This week we remember those babies that were lost too soon 👣🌈 As a team we are proud to support this event ❤️
We have Parent and Infant Mental Health Sessions every Friday with our specialist health visitor at The Life Centre Cafe. It is ok to not be ok and we are here to support you❤️

It’s tough when a baby won’t stop crying. You might worry something is wrong or fear losing your cool – but you can cope...
26/09/2025

It’s tough when a baby won’t stop crying. You might worry something is wrong or fear losing your cool – but you can cope.
Remember:
• Take a break
• Ask for help
• Never, ever shake your baby

More advice here:
https://bit.ly/4fW3z5S

There are many ways to soothe your baby. But if the crying feels too much, it’s OK to put your baby in a safe place and ...
25/09/2025

There are many ways to soothe your baby. But if the crying feels too much, it’s OK to put your baby in a safe place and walk away for a few minutes until you feel calm.
-Comfort methods can help
-Support is always available
-Staying calm keeps everyone safe

More tips here: https://bit.ly/ICONday4

Abusive head trauma can happen when a parent or carer feels pushed to the edge by infant crying. Friends and family – pl...
24/09/2025

Abusive head trauma can happen when a parent or carer feels pushed to the edge by infant crying.
Friends and family – please check in on parents of new babies. A
quick message or offer of help can make a huge difference.
Learn how you can support parents: https://bit.ly/ICON-day3

Parents and carers, we know how exhausting and lonely crying can feel. Remember: Crying is normal You are not a bad pare...
23/09/2025

Parents and carers, we know how exhausting and lonely crying can
feel. Remember:
Crying is normal
You are not a bad parent
It’s OK to step away for a few minutes if your baby is safe
Looking after your mental health matters
Keep your baby safe, and keep yourself safe too.

It’s here – has officially begun!All babies cry, and it can feel really tough at times – but remember: Babies cry, you...
22/09/2025

It’s here – has officially begun!
All babies cry, and it can feel really tough at times – but remember:
Babies cry, you can cope.
Crying often increases around 2 weeks and peaks at 6–8 weeks. This phase will pass, and you are not alone.
Find out more:
https://bit.ly/ICON-day1

08/09/2025
08/09/2025

Are you a new or expectant Dad? 🍼
Join this FREE Online session, offering support and advice and exploring the early months of fatherhood and the unique role dads play.
To find out more and secure your spot, go to www.thehideawaypartington.com/courses 🔗

04/09/2025

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225 Old Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL67SR

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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Health Visitors are qualified and registered nurses and/or midwives who have undertaken specialist training in public health, child health, health promotion and education in order to work with parents and carers to give their child the very best start in life. We are a universal service, which means all families with children under 5 have access to a health visitor. We aim to promote the physical health and emotional well-being of children and their families and to safeguard and promote children’s welfare. We can offer you support & information about a number of areas including: Infant feeding, specialist knowledge of breastfeeding and weaning, child growth & development including developmental assessments & screening tests, your health needs including diet & exercise, giving up smoking, bereavement, postnatal depression and domestic violence. We can refer you to specialist support services, including those for complex needs, emotional wellbeing, and for substance misuse. All of our teams have Health Care Assistants and Community Nursery Nurses who support us in our role. Our Health Care Assistants are based in the clinics and offer us admin support. They also support is in baby clinics, on health promotion events and on some home visits. Our Community Nursery Nurses can offer advice and support on breastfeeding, baby massage, weaning, play & stimulation, toileting, fussy eating, sleep routines, behaviour, listening support, safety and 2 & 3 year developmental assessments. We work alongside midwives & GPs, social workers, nurseries & schools, speech and language therapists, children’s centre staff, hospital & mental health services.