Your family's health

We want every family to feel supported in staying healthy and well. From pregnancy to toddlerhood, there are services and advice available to help you care for your child and yourself.

Last updated: 15th January

Health support for parents and children

Health visiting and school nursing teams

Get advice and support from your local health team.

Visit Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Well baby clinics

Speak to a health professional about your baby's development or any concerns. 

Find clinic details

ChatHealth text service

Confidential health advice for parents and young people. 

Text: 07520 615721

Visit Staffordshire Connects

Immunisations and health checks

Childhood immunisations

Learn what vaccines your child will be offered and when.

Visit Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS.

Cervical screening

Find out why regular screening is important and how to book.

Visit NHS cervical screening

Breast health advice

Learn how to check your breasts and reduce your risk of breast cancer.

Visit Breast Cancer UK

Healthy lifestyles

Stop smoking and vaping support

Free help to quit smoking or vaping for a healthier family.

Visit Everyone Health

Healthy eating and oral health

Get tips, recipes and fun activities to support healthy habits.

Visit HENRY

Visit MPFT oral health advice

Better health - healthier families

Find ideas to get active, eat well and stay healthy together.

Visit NHS Better Health.

Healthy start scheme

Free vitamins and help to buy healthy food and milk for eligible families.

Visit Healthy Start

Digital weight management programme

A free 12-week NHS programme for adults with obesity and related conditions.

Visit NHS programme

Mental health and wellbeing

Perinatal support

Help for parents experiencing emotional or mental health challenges.

Visit MPFT Perinatal Team

Time4Wellbeing

Free lifestyle programmes for families—online, by phone or in person.

Visit Staffordshire Connects

Better Health - Start for Life

Advice on bonding, mental health and baby development.

Visit Start for Life

Managing your health

NHS app

View your GP records, order prescriptions and manage your health online.

Download the NHS App

Need more help?

Speak to your health visitor, GP or local family hub. You can also explore more services on Staffordshire Connects