Articles on Parents and Carers (127)

Looking after a sick child (over 5s)

Almost all children will also get the most common childhood illnesses like chicken pox,  colds, sore throats and ear infections. While these are not very nice at the time, they are easy to treat when required and then easily cared for at home. It can be…

Measles

Measles spreads very easily – it is five times more infectious than COVID-19. Measles can cause very serious illnesses like meningitis, sepsis and could result in permanent disabilities such as blindness. Many people who catch measles are likely to be hospitalised.  Find out more about…

Mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy and after childbirth

If you are worried you can talk to your GP or your midwife. Health Visitors can follow-up with you discreetly at home and can refer onto other relevant services if need be. If you as a parent are feeling anxious or low in mood, support is…

Midwives and Health Visitors

If you are pregnant, your main point of contact will be a Midwife, who will provide care and support for you and your family while you are pregnant and for approximately 10 days after your baby is born. After this, a Health Visitor (who is a specialist nurse or…

NICE guidelines about nutrition and weight management

Please access the NICE guidelines on the following links: Overweight and obesity management: this covers all ages, except pregnancy.  Nurseries and childcare section starts on page 26. Nutrition and weight management in pregnancy, and nutrition in children up to 5 years: you can access lots of key updates…

North Best Start Family Hub Children's Centre Offer

Our centres are warm and friendly places and welcome all resident families with a child under five. Our main centres are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Holmfield House Children’s Centre is also open once a month on a Saturday. At each of our centres…

Online safety

In this section you will find information on national support agencies which offer a wide range of advice to children, young people and their families on how to stay safe online.

Organisations and services providing family support

Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People’s Plan

You can access the '2023-26 Children and Young People's Plan' and our 'One Year On Report' by clicking on the sections below: Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People's Plan (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan: One Year On Report (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan:…

Parental Training Offer

Welcome to our Parental Training Providers page, where you will find a comprehensive list of providers offering valuable training programmes specifically designed for families and carers. This page serves as a convenient resource, providing direct links to help you easily access the support and knowledge…