From 6-8 weeks to 3-4 months

• Checks on your baby’s early development, including vision, movement, and reflexes

• Support with feeding, weight gain, and sleep

• A check‑in on parent and carer emotional wellbeing, including perinatal mental health

• Information and support around your baby’s 6‑ and 12‑week immunisations

• Signposting to local support, including:

  • Early Help Family Hubs baby groups

  • Infant feeding support

  • Parenting support services

NO: Continue to access universal Health Visiting and Early Help Family Hub services

YES: Access to targeted services listed below:

• Extra Health Visitor visits if you or your baby would benefit from more support

• Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) advice or drop‑in sessions for feeding or communication concerns

• Referral to Portage services to support your child’s development at home, where this is available locally

• Support to see Audiology or a Paediatrician via your GP if there are any concerns

• Targeted support from Early Help or your local Family Hub to help with practical, emotional, or family needs

If difficulties are ongoing, your child could access specialist services such as:

• Access to a paediatric assessment pathway if further checks or diagnoses are needed

• Support through an Early Complex Needs pathway for children who may need more specialist help

• Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) input for more complex communication or feeding needs

• Referral to Occupational Therapy (OT) and/or Physiotherapy (Physio) to support movement, play, and everyday skills

• Joined‑up planning between services (such as health, Early Years, and support services) so everyone works together around your child and family

• Support from the Family Nurse Partnership, offering extra help for eligible parents during pregnancy and early childhood

4-11 months