Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team

16/05/2026

Phone, Float & Throw Water Safety Campaign
If we see someone in trouble in the water, our instinct can often be to jump in to try and save them. But entering the water yourselves is dangerous and can put you at risk of drowning too.

Instead, if you see someone in trouble, remember Phone Float Throw.
Phone 999 to get help
Tell the person in the water to stay calm and float on their back
Throw rescue equipment to help them float until emergency services arrive
This message is important year-round, but especially now as warmer weather encourages more children and young people to play near open water.
https://hub.wakefieldscp.org.uk/water-safety-wakefield/

16/05/2026

🌟 Trusted children’s health information, written by clinicians 🌟

Looking for reliable advice about children and young people’s health?

The HDFT Children’s Health Service website brings together a wide range of clinically written content, created by healthcare professionals you can trust.

✅ Evidence‑based information
✅ Written and reviewed by clinicians
✅ Clear, practical guidance for families
✅ Supporting health, wellbeing and development from pregnancy through childhood

Explore trusted resources, self‑care advice and signposting all in one place: 👉 https://hdftchildrenshealthservice.co.uk/

14/05/2026

Best Start in Life - https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/feeding-your-baby/breastfeeding/

13/05/2026

The safest cot for a baby is a clear cot. That means removing anything that isn’t essential, including toys and teddies.

Babies need just two items in their cot:

1. A firm, flat, waterproof mattress.
2. Lightweight bedding or a sleeping bag.

It’s important to remove anything that isn’t essential because items such as toys, blankets and bumpers could cover their face and obstruct their breathing.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/41UTxvq

Credit The Lullaby Trust

13/05/2026

Wakefield PAIR team are coming to WX Stay & Play! Wakefield Wellbeing

Friday mornings, 9.30-11.00am, term time only. Wakefield Exchange. Free entry and no need to book.

The Wakefield 0-19 Parent and Infant relationship (PAIR team) help carers & parents get to know their babies and build a positive bond. This interactive Stay & Play session for babies birth to 5yrs is a great opportunity to enjoy time playing with and learning about your babies, little people and how important you are in their development. 🧠

PAIR Stay & Play is also a great time to connect to other parents & seek expert advice from the PAIR team too.
We look forward to seeing you all there

13/05/2026

As we reach midway through Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s a good reminder that small actions can make a real difference to our mental wellbeing 💜

Find out more here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

12/05/2026

Today is International Nurses Day 💙

We want to say:
Thank you for being kind & helping us.
Thank you for keeping us safe.
Thank you, nurses. 💙

This video was made with help from children and young people.
We hope it makes you smile.

International Nurses Day - 2026

12/05/2026

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12/05/2026

12/05/2026

☀️ Sun Awareness Week | 11–17 May ☀️
Children’s skin is more delicate than adults’ and can burn easily — even on cloudy days.
Help keep children sun safe by:
🧴 Using SPF 30+ sunscreen
🧢 Wearing hats and sunglasses
👕 Covering up and seeking shade between 11am–3pm
💧 Keeping them well hydrated
It’s never too early to build good sun‑safety habits. Babies under 6 months should stay out of direct sunlight.
🔗 nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety