Manchester Children's Community Nursing Team

29/10/2025

📣Reminder📣

Drop in is back on from tomorrow (Thursday 30th October)

Please see poster below for all details

29/10/2025

Mummy knows!

Even our office mummy knows where to find the best advice for parents and carers of under-5s.

Our handy booklet is packed with tips on keeping little ones happy and healthy - from coughs and colds to knowing which health service to use and when.

Click the link in our comments to read this online – or you might just spot it out and about across Greater Manchester services.

29/10/2025

Calling all budding young artists!

We’ve just launched our Christmas colouring competition, and we need your help to design our official Christmas card for 2025.

It’s open to all children up to the age of 11 years old across the North West, so whether you love colouring, doodling or creating festive masterpieces, this is your chance to shine.

The winning design will become our official Christmas card, sent far and wide, and shared with over 183,000 followers on our social media channels. Plus, the winner will bag a goody bag full of ambulance service treats.

Entries close on Friday 21 November, so get those crayons, pens and glitter out!

Full details on how to enter in the comments below:

27/10/2025

There are so many brilliant events going on during half term at Central Library this week! This includes....

🌿 Make Cress Heads for Green Libraries Week: Today, Monday 27 October, 2-3pm, Lower Ground Floor.
🎵 Stories and songs for Green Libraries Week: Tuesday 28 October, 2-2.45pm, Music Library (1st Floor).
🧩 Lego Club: Wednesday 29 Oct, 2-3pm, Lower Ground Floor.
🌱 Get planting for Green Libraries Week!: Thursday 30 October, 2-4pm, Lower Ground Floor.
👻 Spooky Library: Friday 31 October, 1-4pm, Performance Space. Suitable for children aged 7-13, find out more here: https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spooky-library/

All events are FREE and no booking is required. More information about all the events can be found here: https://librarylive.co.uk/event/october-half-term-at-central-library

You can also pop into your local library to find out what is happening there this week! Manchester Libraries

26/10/2025

The clocks have officially gone back. Were you one of the lucky few who gained an extra hour in bed? Or was it an extra hour of your child’s favourite TV show?

One thing we can all relate to is that the nights will now be longer. This can make it harder to spot pedestrians.

So, please remember:

⭐ Be bright, be seen. Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective clothing or accessories after dark
⭐ Always choose routes and cross at places that are well-lit
⭐ Where possible, cross the road at a pedestrian crossing
⭐ Remind older children who travel by themselves about road safety and the additional hazards in Autumn/Winter
⭐ Devices can be a major distraction, so encourage your child to put them away and take any headphones out while crossing the road

For more road safety tips visit: https://capt.org.uk/csw-road-safety/

25/10/2025

Free activities this October half-term🍂

Join us for the return of Afrocats x the Whitworth - our much-loved, family friendly activities are back, but this time we're taking the fun outdoors!

Drop in, for bushcraft adventures, outdoor messy play and circus skills, designed for children to ground themselves and reconnect with nature, others and the freedom to play away from screens.

📆 Tues 28, Weds 29, Thurs 30 October
⏰1pm - 4pm
📍the Whitworth
Find out more: https://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/whats-on/events/afrocatshalfterm/

There's more of a focus on kids aged 6 to 16, however our messy play sessions are perfect for those under 6.


Photos: Courtesy of Ray Chan.

24/10/2025

Being a parent means being kind – not just to your own, but to all.

By ensuring your child has their MMR vaccine, you're playing a crucial part in stopping the spread of measles and keeping everyone in Manchester safe.

It's a simple, powerful act of kindness. Check your child's vaccine status and book their jabs with your GP practice.

Don't let dangerous 19th century diseases make a 21st century comeback!

More information at https://orlo.uk/Measles_VBiiY

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

❓ Did you know that you can access a range of FREE autism and neurodiversity workshops if you have a child or young person who has been diagnosed through or is currently on the list for one of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's ( ) Social Communication Pathway (SCP) teams?

📆 A series of 4 topics are held monthly and this month's sessions will be:
🕙 From 10am
🏢 Manchester Youth Zone (M9 8AE)

💗 2 Oct: Understanding Neurodiversity and Wellbeing
💬 9 Oct: Understanding Communication Differences
👐 16 Oct: Understanding Sensory Differences
🏫 23 Oct: Understanding and Working with the Education System

You can choose to attend any of the four topics or to book for all of them.

ℹ️ Please visit https://bit.ly/scp-autism-workshops or scan the QR code in the photo for more information and to book your place.

24/10/2025

Our Christmas Parade is BACK! ✨🎄

Join Bluey, Hey Duggee, Paddington™, Sonic, The Gruffalo, Teletubbies, Supertato and SO many more… plus a special appearance from 🎅 Santa!

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
📅 Saturday 15 November
⏰ 11:30am & 2:30pm
📍 The Orient
(Just show up, it's FREE!)

Experience this magical event and when you're done, check out our ice rink, the Grotto and so much more!

👉 Who are your little ones most excited to see? Keep an eye on our website for full details soon

24/10/2025