Inverclyde Health Visiting Team

22/02/2026

For anyone that needs to hear this today............Your doing an awesome job!
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22/02/2026

Remember there is always help & support available you are not alone. Please reach out to someone you trust or your Health Visitor or Health Professional.
You matter 💙💚

21/02/2026

‼️Let’s talk about night terrors‼️⬇️

💥most common in 3-4 year olds
💥 completely different from nightmares
💥your child may trash around while looking as if they are still asleep 😴
💥 they may also sit up, with eyes open, and talk or look terrified- again whist still asleep

‼️it is important not to wake your child during a night terror‼️

💥If they are happening at the same time every night, try waking them 15 minutes beforehand to break the pattern
💥 they won’t remember this in the morning

‼️remember although seeing your child having a terror is upsetting, they are not dangerous and do not have a lasting effect‼️
‼️ they won’t remember anything in the morning‼️
‼️Night terrors are not considered a serious problem and children usually grow out of them‼️
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/night-terrors/

21/02/2026

The vaccine is now part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK, adding protection against .

This guide will help you understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine, if they are eligible to have it.

Read more: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/17/what-is-the-mmrv-vaccine-and-is-my-child-eligible/

21/02/2026

Remember to take time out and refocus your mind. Prioritise self care 🥰 💜 is important and not selfish.
‼️Use these tips to prevent or reduce stress‼️

💥Re-balance Work and Home.
💥Build in Regular Exercise.
💥Eat Well and Limit Alcohol and Stimulants.
💥Connect with Supportive People.
💥Carve out Hobby Time.
💥Practice Meditation, Stress Reduction or 💥Yoga.
💥Sleep Enough.
💥Bond with Your Pet 🐶🐱🐰🐴

21/02/2026

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20/02/2026

Please see post below for information on Heating Support Fund⬇️

Are you struggling with your heating bills?

Our Heating Support Fund in partnership with advice.scot is a new scheme to help working-age households in Inverclyde who are struggling to afford their heating bills this winter. It provides one-off grants of up to £200 to help during the colder months.

You can apply if you:
☑️Live in Inverclyde, and
☑️Are under state pension age, and
☑️Are responsible for paying your household’s fuel bill, and
☑️Have a gross annual household income under £27,000, or are a care-experienced young person earning under £32,000.

You must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
✅Have a child under 5 in the household
✅Live with a disabled person or someone with a long-term health condition
✅Be a carer (formal or informal)
✅Be aged 16–24 and living independently

Support will be given as follows:
👉£100 – single-adult households
👉£150 – households with two or more adults
👉£200 – households with dependent children

For further details of the fund and how to apply, visit www.communityadvice.scot or call 0808 196 8660.

You can also call the council's Advice First team on 01475 717171 to speak to someone if you are facing debt, housing or benefit problems this winter.


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CVS Inverclyde

20/02/2026

💙 Friday reminder 💙
💜REMEMBER YOU MATTER 💜
It’s not selfish to prioritise self care 💜🥰
As parents, we are constantly giving, constantly taking care of our families, constantly on the go. There is little time to recharge and rejuvenate, little time to reflect, little time to fill our cups.
So make yourself a priority and focus on you! & practice self care 💜🥰
Take care of yourself first 💜🥰
💜REMEMBER YOU MATTER 💜

20/02/2026

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20/02/2026

Children love books because of the memories created when they snuggle up and read with someone they love.

19/02/2026

E-cigarettes can be harmful.

19/02/2026

Interesting first aid facts St John Ambulance thank you for sharing