Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team

08/03/2026

🌟 Happy International Women’s Day 2026! 🌟

Today we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women everywhere. Supporting and encouraging one another is at the heart of the campaign — by giving our time, respect and support, we all gain stronger teams and communities.

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the strength, care, and dedication of women across our communities. 💜

At the Wakefield 0–19 Service, we’re proud to support women and families every day — from pregnancy through to helping children and young people grow up healthy and confident.

This year’s theme, Give, reminds us of the power of giving support, time, and care to help others thrive.

07/03/2026

🎉 Our free NHS app for parents and carers just keeps getting better! 🎉
With screen reader, language translation, and customisable text, it makes information easy for everyone.
Download now — it’s free! 📲
👉 Download the app here https://hdftchildrenshealthservice.co.uk/download-our-app/
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07/03/2026

06/03/2026

🦷 Happy National Dentist Day! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating the dentists and dental teams who help keep our communities smiling and healthy.

Good oral health supports overall wellbeing - from feeling confident to eating comfortably. Simple daily habits can make a real difference:

✅ Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
✅ Visit your dentist regularly for check‑ups
✅ Limit sugary snacks and drinks
✅ Help children build good brushing habits from their first tooth

Thank you to all the dental teams giving care and support every day! 😊

📍 Find helpful tips on keeping teeth and gums healthy here:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums

27/02/2026

"💉 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 —
✅ Save it
✅ Share it
✅ Ask your Health Visitor if you have questions

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27/02/2026

Sessions for children and young people with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions like and . Charges apply for some activities and all are run by Wakefield Parent Carer Forum . Sessions are term time only, age restrictions apply, book a session here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-parent-carer-forum

26/02/2026

Maternal anger doesn’t mean you’re broken or you’re failing. It’s an understandable emotional response to:
- overwhelm
- sensory overload
- broken sleep
- feeling invisible, undervalued & unsupported
There's lots of free help available locally. Family Hubs, or call the 0-19 SPOC 0300 373 0944 for more support via the PAIR team or online

26/02/2026

Not sure where to go for urgent medical help?

NHS 111 can assess your symptoms and direct you to the right service — whether that’s an urgent treatment centre, GP practice, urgent dental care or a pharmacist. They can also arrange a call back from a nurse, doctor or paramedic if needed.

You can even call 111 and choose the mental health option for 24/7 support if you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis.

NHS 111 is accessible for everyone:
• Interpreters available for other languages
• BSL users can use the NHS 111 BSL interpreter service at 111.nhs.uk
• Text relay users can call 18001 111

Call, go online, or use the NHS App to get the care you need, fast.

25/02/2026

Make your own Peppa Pig - great video Wakefield Libraries

25/02/2026

We are having great fun at the Early Years Fest by Wakefield Council at Pontefract Racecourse, today, 25th February until 4pm, we are running free workshops and activities - join us!

25/02/2026

It is great to be at the Early Years Fest by Council which is on until 4pm and is a great free and fun drop in event for families.