Doncaster Health Visitors

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

🌟Coming Soon 🌟
As we begin to plan the new children and young people's health space in Doncaster city centre we would like to invite Doncaster children, young people and families to an engagement event at our new building in Waterdale.
Come and find out more about the plans and share your thoughts on how we can design a place that supports children and young people's mental health and wellbeing
🗓 Friday 29 May
🕙 10am to 2pm
📍 Kingsgate, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3JZ
If you are unable to join us at the event you can still give us your thoughts by clicking on this link and completing our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTBMPSB Doncaster Families Information Service

19/05/2026

📅 Make sure you're prepared for the upcoming Bank Holiday!

👨‍⚕️ GP practices will be closed on Monday, 25th May, so it’s important to order your repeat prescriptions in advance to ensure you have everything you need.
You can order your repeat prescriptions through your GP Practice or via the NHS App.

💊 Some local pharmacies will have different opening hours during the Bank Holiday.
Check the link below to find out the opening times of pharmacies in Doncaster:
https://southyorkshire.communitypharmacy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/140/2024/04/Pharmacy-Opening-Times-Bank-Holidays-6th-27th-May-2024-Doncaster.pdf

🩺 If you need medical help during the bank holiday, you can contact NHS 111, available 24/7.
‼️ In case of an emergency, always call 999.

15/05/2026

😊 National Smile Month 😊

A smile is one of the simplest ways to brighten someone’s day and it all starts with looking after your oral health! 🦷✨
A healthy smile is a happy smile! Let’s spread positivity, confidence, and good oral health habits together. 💙

The Singing Dentist Dr Milad Shadrooh answers parents' burning questions around oral health, toothbrushing and taking young children to the dentist.

14/05/2026

Perinatal mental health issues can happen in pregnancy and in the first years of being a parent (antenatal and postnatal). Problems can affect new mums as well as dads, people with no history of mental health problems as well as those who have.
It's important we all keep talking about maternal mental health and recognising the signs, symptoms and how to get help.
Remember, you are not alone and we are here for you.
If you, or someone you are close to is experiencing mental wellbeing problems during pregnancy or as a new parent, please talk to your GP, midwife or contact our health visitors on 03000218997 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

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13/05/2026

Join the Oral Health Foundation Smile Month Competition

Create a smiley monster using oral health products and craft materials. The monster must be made entirely or partially of oral health products and must have a distinctive smile.

Find out more and how to enter in the link below and check out our monster in the comments

Join the Smile Month competition! Craft a monster using oral health products, post on social media with , and win prizes!

12/05/2026

👶 Antenatal Parenting Classes – Doncaster Health Visiting Service for Expectant Parents in Doncaster 👶
Are you expecting a baby and live in the Doncaster area? The Doncaster Health Visiting Service would love to invite you to join our Antenatal Parenting Classes. These sessions are part of your antenatal care, which means you’re entitled to take paid time off work to attend (including travel time).
These classes are available to all pregnant women living in the Doncaster area, and you’re welcome to bring your partner or a supporter along.
Community classes: They are run over 5 weeks and are approximately 2 hours long per session.
Topics covered are -
• Baby brain development
• Bonding and attachment
• Labour & birth
• Feeding your baby
• Emotional wellbeing and parenting
• Baby safety and practical support
To book for a class please follow the attached link. Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
⚠Booking: We recommend booking before 32 weeks of pregnancy⚠

Togetherness Antenatal Classes: 5 weekly sessions covering bonding, baby development, labour, feeding, wellbeing, safety & support Look for a venue near you

11/05/2026

Today is the start of National Smile month and Hey Duggee is here to help you learn how to brush your teeth correctly. Don't forget to sing along 😁

Toothbrushes at the ready Squirrels! It's time to brush your teeth for two whole minutes!🐾 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SQUIRREL CLUB: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToHeyDugg...

11/05/2026

We’re wrapping up Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, but the support doesn't stop here. To every mum doing her best: you are enough, and you are doing an amazing job.

Share the love: Drop a supportive comment below for your fellow mums. Let's keep the conversation going. ✨

Tip 5) It’s OK to ask for help and support- We are here for you.
There are times in all our lives when we need the help and support of other people. If you need help with your mental health right now, try not to be worried or afraid about asking for that support and making good use of it.
Talk to your partner or a family member or friend about how you’re feeling to engage their support. There will always be times in the future when you can pay back kindness shown to you.
You can also contact our Single Point of Contact if you would like to speak to a Health Visitor on 03000218997

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a UK charity and network of 160 organisations, dedicated to ensuring women and birthing people affected by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care

10/05/2026

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.

💐 A Gentle Note: You are your child's constant, their comfort, and their greatest inspiration. Even on the days when you feel invisible, the impact you have on their life is immeasurable. 💐

Tip 4) Focus on information your can trust
The constant flow of news and social media can make us all feel a little overwhelmed. This potential excess of information may be causing you additional worry and anxiety.
If you feel overwhelmed, try to only access the information you and your family need to stay informed. This could involve you setting specific times to go online to seek information or only watching certain news programmes.
It may also help if you only access information from reliable sources.

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a UK charity and network of 160 organisations, dedicated to ensuring women and birthing people affected by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care

09/05/2026

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

🌼Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had. 🌼

Tip 3) – Being with your baby
What your baby needs most is you. It’s a scientific fact that your face is the most interesting thing in the world to your baby. Also, in the first year or two, your baby will learn faster than at any other time in its life. And even during your pregnancy your baby can sense and learn from what is happening in the outside world and how you’re feeling.
Therefore, simply being with your baby and involving them in your daily activities is enough. You don’t need to worry if you can’t or don’t want to go out a lot, or you can’t meet with others.
It’s also important to remember to take breaks when you can and be kind to yourself, which will in turn benefit your baby.