Additional support
Where more support is required there will be further reviews at 3-4 months and 3-3½ years.
A range of health support is offered. For example:
- 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
In this section:
Advice line
Appointment lines
Parentline
ChatHealth
Best Start offer
Advice line
A 'single point of access' Advice Line for parents, carers and healthcare professionals who want to speak to the Healthy Family Teams for advice or support, covering the 0-19 years age range. It operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4.30pm. Call: 0300 123 5436
Appointment lines
If you wish to book an appointment with the Specialist Public Health Practitioners' teams (they used to be known as Health Visitors and School Nurses) please call:
- Ashfield: 01623 484810
- Bassetlaw: 01777 274400
- Broxtowe: 0115 952 2412
- Gedling: 0115 955 5392
- Mansfield: 01623 484835
- Newark and Sherwood: 01636 654310
- Rushcliffe: 0115 952 9421
Parentline
Parentline is a confidential texting service offering parents and carers of children aged 0 -19 access to confidential advice from our Healthy Family Teams. Text: 07520 619919.
ChatHealth
ChatHealth is a confidential texting service offering 11-19 year olds confidential advice from our Healthy Family Teams. Text: 07507 329952.
Best Start offer
Specialist Nurses who work with families that require comprehensive support.
We know how important your relationship is with your baby during pregnancy and beyond. However, It's normal to feel a mixture of feelings in the early days as you and your baby begin to learn and understand more about each other.
Building on the knowledge you already have your named nurse can offer you enhanced support which is tailored to meet your needs.
The support we can offer may include:
- Activities to strengthen your connection with baby.
- Understanding what your baby is trying to tell you.
- Support to play and interact with your baby to help meet their developmental needs.
- Support with parental health and wellbeing.
- Healthy relationships and support network.
Following your referral being accepted your Named Nurse will contact you.
Email the Best Start team at: BestStartReferrals@nottshc.nhs.uk
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