SWB Health Visiting

28/04/2026

Update – Phone Lines Restored
The phone lines at the Health Visitor Contact Centre are now back up and running.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while the issue was resolved.

28/04/2026

Calling all parents and carers
The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) are collecting testimonies from parents following the infant formula recall earlier this year.
If you were affected, your experience is important and can help inform future safety and policy decisions.
🗓 Deadline for submission: Monday 4 May
Parents can share their experiences using the link below:
👉 https://my.brandlens.info/recorder/start?id=ad0f4e91-03a3-481c-80fe-e31d9585214b
Thank you for taking the time to contribute.

28/04/2026

The Health Visiting Contact Centre phone lines are currently down and we are unable to respond to calls at this time.
If you have any concerns about your child, please contact NHS 111 for advice and support.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding

21/04/2026

✅ Update: Phone lines now working
Our phone lines are now fully operational again, and the Health Visiting Contact Centre is able to take all calls and queries as usual.
Thank you for bearing with us while this was resolved — we really appreciate your patience.

21/04/2026

The internet is not working at the Health Visiting Contact Centre which means we are unable to take your calls or emails. Thank you for your patience. We will update you as this resolves. Thank you

16/04/2026

Watching and waiting to see what your little one is interested in can make a big difference to their learning and communication. 💬✨
Find out why this simple tip works so well by watching the video below:

How you can boost your baby's early language learning by tuning into the things they're taking an interest in and talking to them about it all.

14/04/2026

🌟 This week’s Sandwell Talking Tip: Watch and wait – let your child lead! 🌟

Here’s how it works:
👀 Watch what your little one is interested in.
⏳ Wait and give them time to explore.
🤝 Join in by matching their excitement and talking about what they’re focused on.

Following your child’s lead helps them feel happy, confident and more able to talk about what they enjoy. Why not try it today? Think about something your child is really into right now and give this tip a go!

Explore more Sandwell Talking Tips and videos here:
👉 https://fis.sandwell.gov.uk/kb5/sandwell/directory/advice.page?id=HeKQG-WM9C0

13/04/2026

Did you miss our Sandwell Talking Tips? Read them below or check out the graphic above to familiarise yourself with them and try them at home during this spring half-term.

Be face to face with your child
Activity example: Play Hide-and-seek with toys or everyday objects
Watch and wait - let your child lead- then join in
Activity example: Pots and pans – let your child explore the sounds they can make, then copy and join in.
Sing songs rhymes and share books
Activity example: try singing during everyday routines, e.g. “this is the way we wash our face”.
For more Talking Tips and activities to try out at home
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Use Sandwell Talking Tips as part of what you do every day with your child. Early Years Practitioners should familiarise themselves with Sandwell Talking Tips and embed these tips in to their Early Years development planning. Face-to-face chat and play is a great way for…

02/04/2026

🐣 Easter Service Update 🐣

A reminder for families that the Health Visiting Service will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
We will reopen as normal on Tuesday.

For urgent health concerns during the closure, please contact NHS 111 or your GP.

We wish you and your families a safe and happy Easter 🌷💛

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

30/03/2026

✨ Have you discovered the Play, Talk, Read sessions at Smethwick Library? ✨
These fun, friendly sessions are the perfect place to sing songs, enjoy nursery rhymes and share stories in a safe, joyful environment. The brilliant session leaders know just how to make your little one smile – while helping you support your baby’s language and communication development. 💬👶💛
Come along and join the fun:
📅 Mondays: 10:30am – 11:30am
📅 Wednesdays: 10:30am – 11:30am
📅 Thursdays: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Smethwick Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA
👶 Who’s it for? Children under 2 and their parent/carer