Westmorland & Furness Growing Healthy 0-19

07/02/2026

05/02/2026

The Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB are looking to improve the process and support for families who come home after their baby has been on the neonatal unit. If you, or anybody that you know, has had a child who has spent time on neonates please consider completing the survey on the link or QR code below:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DischargefromNeonatalUnittoCommunitySurveyQR/

05/02/2026

Time to Talk Day – Thursday 5th February

A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference.

This , we’re encouraging everyone, families, friends, schools and communities, to take time for an honest chat about how we’re feeling.

Whether it’s a walk, a cuppa, or a quiet moment in the car, talking helps us feel heard, supported, and less alone. Let’s help children and young people grow up knowing that it’s okay to ask for help. 💛

National support is available - for you and your children

Young Minds – youngminds.org.uk
Mind – mind.org.uk
NHS Every Mind Matters – nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

04/02/2026

As part of World Cancer Day, here’s an important reminder about the HPV vaccine 💙

The HPV vaccine helps protect young people from the virus that causes most cervical cancers.

If you’re a parent or carer, please look out for the HPV vaccine permission form.

The HPV vaccine protects against more than cervical cancer – it also helps safeguard all young adults, women and men, from ge***al warts and some cancers of the ge***al areas, a**s, and mouth/throat.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

03/02/2026

Free babywearing support Drop ins for 2026
Planned for Mondays, once a month at Barrow library Family Hubs in Barrow-in-Furness
2nd March
13th April
11th May*
8th June*
6th July*
Then a break over summer hols
7th September*
5th October*
2nd November* and
7th December*
* subject to conformation nearer to the date, due to a change of booking system @ the hub I can't book the whole year.
Pop along if you want support with your own carrier, to discuss suggestions of what to wear for you and baby in different seasons and feeding in carrier support.
I also have a small number of carriers you can try or borrow- please message me in advance so I can bring the most relevant carriers to your needs.
Furness Area Babywearing support

03/02/2026

Little Learners 🧸🚗

Wednesdays 11.00am-12.00pm
Family Hub Dalton

Thursday 9.30am-11.00am
Family Hub Ormsgill

Fridays 9.30am-11.00am
Family Hub Greengate

03/02/2026

✨ SEND Local Offer Drop-In - Walney Library! ✨
Coming up on Thursday 5th February, the Westmorland and Furness SEND Partnership are hosting another SEND Local Offer Drop-In session at Walney Library.
If you are a parent or carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), you are more than welcome to come along to meet the teams and services and ask them any questions you have!
📍Walney Library
📅 Thursday 5th February
🕧 9:30am-12:30pm

✨ SEND Local Offer Drop-In - Walney Library! ✨

Coming up on Thursday 5th February, the Westmorland and Furness SEND Partnership are hosting another SEND Local Offer Drop-In session at Walney Library.

If you are a parent or carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), you are more than welcome to come along to meet the teams and services and ask them any questions you have!

📍Walney Library
📅 Thursday 5th February
🕧 9:30am-12:30pm

03/02/2026

Did someone say Half term event!Join us for the Family Hubs and Rag Tags event at the Family Hub -Dalton on Wednesday 18th February.
Pop down between 10.30am and 3.30pm .
All welcome.

03/02/2026

💉 Do you know which vaccines your child needs — and when?

The NHS childhood immunisation schedule protects against serious illnesses like:

🦠 Meningitis
🫁 Pneumonia
🤒 Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
🤧 Whooping cough
🦠 Hib, Hepatitis B, Polio, and more

📍From 8 weeks old to 3 years and 4 months, your child is eligible for free, routine vaccines through the NHS. Staying up to date protects not just your child, but everyone around them.

⚠️ New changes apply to children born on or after 1 July 2024, so make sure you're using the right schedule.

👀 This infographic is a great way to stay on track
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✅ Ask your Health Visitor if you have questions

02/02/2026

This is "Potty and Toilet Training - The three stages (National)" by ERIC Charity on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/02/2026

Your Library, Your Chapter of Wellbeing

📚 Libraries aren’t just about books — they’re powerful community health spaces.

They support:
💬 Connection – Book clubs, social groups & coffee mornings for parents
🎨 Child development – Free toddler groups, rhyme time & creative play
🛋️ Teen wellbeing – Calm, safe spaces to relax and feel seen
💻 Access – Free Wi-Fi, warm spaces, trusted health info
🧠 Mental health – Quiet, welcoming environments to pause and recharge

All completely free. All open to everyone.

📍 Find your local library online or in person — it could be the most underrated health & wellbeing space in your community.

31/01/2026

As we say goodbye to January, we’d like to congratulate everyone who took part in Dry January 👏

We know it hasn’t been easy, and it’s worth recognising the positive impact this can have on your body and wellbeing. Hopefully, it encourages people to reflect on their drinking habits, reduce alcohol intake, and feel more refreshed moving forward 💙