Parent and child’s health

Find a local children’s centre, where all families with children under 5 years, and expectant mothers and fathers, can go to help their children to get the best start in life.

Find out about the Healthy Start scheme which provides eligible families access to vouchers for vitamins and healthy food.

Find local groups for young parents, prenatal and postnatal exercise classes, support for parents of children with SEND, support for parents living with mental health conditions and groups to support bereaved parents.

Find guidance and advice from NHS Better Health about breastfeeding, latching on advice, knowing when it’s time to feed and cluster feeding, and get help and support from the National Breastfeeding Helpline. 

Find the NHS vaccination schedule for babies, children and pregnant women and what to do if you think you or your child has missed any vaccinations.

Find out about NHS screening tests for pregnant women, and newborn screening tests, which check for conditions that can be treated early to prevent health problems.

Get information about health visitors who can support families with young children, and offer guidance on child development, health, and wellbeing, as well as advice on parenting and safety.