Healthy Family Teams are part of a new Healthy Families Programme, a new integrated service for children, young people and families which brings together care provided by health visitors, school nurses, the Family Nurse Partnership Programme (for first time teenage mums) and the National Childhood Measurement Programme.
A range of health support is offered:
- One to one support with emotional health and wellbeing for new parents, children and young people at school
Support and advice on a range of health issues such as :
- Breastfeeding
- Formula feeding
- Minor ailments
- Eating
- Parenting issues and continence
- A dedicated scheme for first time mums under 19 years and their partners through the Family Nurse Partnership
- Work in schools on specific health issues. Referral or signposting to other services who will be able to provide ongoing help
To contact your Healthy Family Team please ring the following numbers between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday:
0115 993 5582 appointments only
0115 883 4661 advice only
The Local team is based at:
Highcroft Medical Centre ( also called Arnold Health Centre )
High Street Arnold Nottingham NG5 7BQ