Our resources can help you navigate the NHS and access healthcare services. This includes registering with a GP, finding local support, and understanding where to seek help when your child is unwell.
Help your child stay healthy by reinforcing hand washing, covering coughs, and staying home if unwell. Learn more about when it's okay to send them to school here:
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the simple advice that reduces the risk of it occurring. See our safe sleep section including new content on baby product safety, sleep deprivation, and the lullaby trust’s new information on baby sleep patterns.
The days are brighter.The weather is warmer.Children may be outside more.This means there can be new dangers. See top tips to keep your child safe and spot risks before accidents happen.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance: Perinatal mental health symptom checker
Discover the signs of common perinatal mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety, and lesser-known conditions like postpartum psychosis, OCD, PTSD, tokophobia and eating disorders.
Calling all parents - did you know government childcare support is expanding?
Eligible working parents with children aged from 9 months will be able to access 30 hours of childcare per week, over 38 weeks of the year. Your family may be eligible for the existing funded 15 hours for all families and up to 30 hours for working parents, Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare. The expansion of Wraparound Childcare and the upcoming national rollout of free Breakfast clubs also means there is even more help for parents to manage the daily juggle.
750 additional same-day GP appointments now available every month.
Appointments are available for:*Children aged 0-4 years*Monday to Friday 5.30pm-8.30pm (Times may vary across Hounslow) *Contact your GP practice to book.