Hampshire Healthy Families

16/05/2026

We'll be at the Community First Havant Volunteer Fair on Wednesday 29th May! Come along and chat with us to find out more about volunteering for Hampshire Healthy Families.

More information about the volunteer fair can be found here: https://www.cfirst.org.uk/volunteeringnews/havant-volunteer-fair-2026/

15/05/2026

We loved walking with you for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week!💜

Did you know our Ready Steady Walks happen every week across Hampshire? Find your local walk below👇

Mondays
👣Aldershot at 10:30 AM
👣Winchester at 10:30 AM
👣Boorley Green at 1:00 PM
👣Bordon at 1:00 PM
👣Gosport at 1:00 PM
👣Waterlooville at 1:30 PM

Tuesdays
👣Basingstoke at 1:00 PM

Wednesdays
👣Barton on Sea at 10:00 AM
👣Fareham at 10:00 AM
👣Havant at 10:30 AM

Thursdays
👣Romsey at 10:00 AM
👣Fleet at 10:00 AM
👣Andover at 1:30 PM
👣Ashurst at 1:30 PM

More information is on the Hampshire Healthy Families website: https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/ready-steady-walk

13/05/2026

Did you know? You may find breastfeeding support groups near you.

📍Waterlooville
🗓Wednesdays
🕛10:00 - 11:00am
Waterlooville Community Centre, 10 Maurepas Way, Waterlooville, PO7 7AY

📍Havant
🗓Tuesdays
🕛10:00-11:00am
Leigh Park Community Centre, Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5BG

More details and all groups listed on our website https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/breastfeeding

11/05/2026

ChatHealth is an anonymous and confidential text helpline. Nurses are on hand to reply to your health query, providing information or signposting.

Parents of 0-5-year-olds
Text 07520 615720
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm (exc. bank holidays)

Parents of 5-19-year-olds
Text 07507 332417
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (exc. bank holidays)

11-19-year-olds
Text 07507 332160
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (exc. bank holidays)

08/05/2026

We’ve loved walking and chatting with you all this week, thank you so much for joining us!💜🌞 Ready Steady Walks run every week, so if this was your first time, we’d love to see you again👣

A quick reminder that, due to the bank holiday, we’ll be celebrating Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week at our Monday walks on 11th May:
👣Aldershot at 10:30 AM
👣Winchester at 10:30 AM
👣Boorley Green at 1:00 PM
👣🆕Bordon at 1:00 PM
👣Gosport at 1:00 PM
👣Waterlooville at 1:30 PM

More details can be found on the Hampshire Healthy Families Ready Steady Walk page: https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/ready-steady-wal

06/05/2026

Becoming a new mum can bring a wide range of emotions, some positive and some more challenging. Many of these feelings are a normal part of adjusting to such a significant life change.

At times, these emotions may feel particularly overwhelming and may begin to affect your daily life which could indicate that you might benefit from additional support.

It’s important to remember that you do not have to manage these feelings on your own, talking to someone you trust or reaching out for support can make a real difference. Health Visitors are here to listen and help you explore support options available to you.

Text ChatHealth on 07520 615720
Monday - Friday
9.00am - 4.00pm (exc. bank holidays)

05/05/2026

Your local health visiting team are here to support you with any queries or concerns you have about your baby's sleep pattern.

Text ChatHealth:
07520 615720
Monday - Friday
9.00am - 4.00pm (exc. bank holidays)

04/05/2026

What's meant by maternal mental health?

Prenatal/antenatal/postnatal depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma and postpartum psychosis all fall under the umbrella of maternal mental health.

Christine from Houghton thought she was fine: “I was in denial. Knowing that I could get help for how I was feeling helped me identify that I was struggling more than I thought.”

Teresa, Health Visitor: “We have a lot of mums in our group who start relating to other mums and it opens up a good discussion. It gives them a chance to speak and to be heard.”

There’s always further support once Knowing Me Knowing You has finished.

https://healthforunder5s.co.uk/hampshire/services/specialist-support/knowing-me-knowing-you/

4 likes. "Christina's Story - Knowing Me Knowing You support for parents who have just become parents"

04/05/2026

Do you have child under 5? Are you looking for support and advice? Hampshire Healthy Families runs free community sessions across Hampshire⬇

🤱Five to Thrive New Baby Course (6 weeks to 6 months)
🗣Baby and Toddler Talk (9 months to school age)
🍽Family Food and Fun (1 year to school age)
👨‍👦Two and Beyond - Your child's learning journey (2 years to school age)

Book now for Hampshire Healthy Families free community sessions in for May, June andon Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hampshire-healthy-families-hhfbarnardosorguk-18591502869

03/05/2026

Due to the bank holiday (Monday, 5th May), the following Ready Steady Walks will not be running this week:

👣Aldershot
👣Winchester
👣Boorley Green
👣Gosport
👣Waterlooville
👣Petersfield

Join us next week, on Monday 11th May, to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week! Find other Ready Steady Walks near you on the Hampshire Healthy Families website: https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/ready-steady-walk

02/05/2026

Being a parent isn’t always easy, and that’s ok to talk about. Meet other like-minded parents at one of our Ready Steady Walk groups this week* to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week👣

Find your local walk on the Hampshire Healthy Families website: https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/ready-steady-walk 🔗