Lancashire Healthy Young People and Families Service

29/07/2025

24/07/2025

Lancashire families - whether you’d prefer to pop into a clinic or join from home, we’re here for you and your little one:

Child Health Clinics (0–5s):

- Get your baby weighed
- Talk to a health visitor about feeding, sleep, development or behaviour
- No appointment needed - friendly, informal and free

📍 Clinics run across Lancashire — find your nearest one here: https://bit.ly/4l9XLrc

Virtual Baby & Toddler Groups:

- Join live sessions from home with our experienced team
- Support with parenting, bonding, baby routines, and more
- Safe space to chat with other parents and ask questions

🕒 View the timetable and join a session here: https://bit.ly/44z4RyA

We're here to help - however works best for you.

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

Are you planning a family holiday abroad this summer? Don’t forget about travel vaccinations!

Different countries may require extra vaccines to protect your child against illnesses like hepatitis A, typhoid, or yellow fever.

Before you travel, make sure you:

✅ Check destination-specific vaccine advice
✅ Book vaccinations at your GP surgery at least 6–8 weeks before you go
✅ Keep your child’s routine UK immunisations up to date

Travel vaccines aren’t always included in the NHS schedule, so planning ahead is key 💉

For more information, visit the NHS website: https://bit.ly/4laHOBd

Or if you need advice, speak to your GP or school nurse team - we’re here to help keep your family safe and healthy.

17/07/2025

🤗Calling all our expectant parents from gestational age of 30 weeks 🤗

🤗Sharing our wonderful antenatal classes again otherwise know as Birth, Bump and Beyond or BBB.
🤗Did you know we offer them free of charge for both parents at our local family hubs? There is one this evening at West Paddock Family Hub & The Zone, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1HR at 5:30 🤗
🤗Our classes are run over two consecutive weeks, the first you will meet
with the health visiting team and the second week you will meet with the family hub team.
🤗All classes are 5:30 -7:30pm making them accessible for all. But do not worry if you cannot make these classes as we also offer a virtual one online.
🤗Booking onto BBB is simple by contacting your local family hub and popping your name down. If you are not sure where your nearest family hub is then please click the link below and find out the details.
https://www.gov.uk/find-family-hub-local-area
🤗 Want to know more dates of our BBB sessions or to book onto our virtual group please contact our duty team on 03002470040

Find out if there's a family hub in your local area. Family hubs are a single place to get support for children, young people and families. This can include baby groups and parent classes, counselling services and financial advice.

17/07/2025

🤱 Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. But you don’t have to do it alone.

Whether you're just getting started or need some advice, there’s support available near you.

💗 For more information and how we can support you locally, visit: https://bit.ly/4llIJi4

15/07/2025

📣Advice for healthcare workers & parents/carers

Did you know?

It is very important to take folic acid supplements if there is a chance that you will become pregnant, and for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Taking a daily supplement of 400 micrograms of folic acid can help to prevent neural tube defects.

This advice still stands despite the government announcement that non-wholemeal flour will be fortified with folic acid.

Take a look at the what the Department of Health and Social Care has to say here: https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/news

14/07/2025

Does your child feel ready to start school in September?

School readiness isn’t just about knowing letters and numbers, it’s also about feeling confident, independent, and secure.

Here are some ways to help your child get prepared:

👟 Practise getting dressed and using the toilet independently
🍎 Try lunchtime routines - opening lunchboxes or trying new foods
🗣️ Encourage your child to ask for help and talk about their feelings
📚 Share stories about starting school to build excitement and understanding
👫 Arrange playdates to boost social confidence

Small steps now can make a big difference in September.

If you feel you need more support with this, we have lots of services that can help. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4lts7EM

13/07/2025