Derby Children's Health - NHS

31/12/2025

🎆🎇 Happy New Year from all at the Derby 0-19 Integrated Family Health Service.
Wishing you a happy, healthy and successful 2026. 🎆🎇

30/12/2025

Shared and copied from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
As the cold weather sets in, many of us reach for electric blankets to keep warm and cosy.
Here are some essential fire safety tips to prevent accidents:
✅ Inspect your blanket for frayed wires, scorch marks, or loose connections before use.
✅ Always follow the manufacturer instructions
✅ Switch it off before you sleep unless it has a thermostat control for safe all-night use
✅ Avoid folding or creasing the blanket when storing
If your blanket is old or shows signs of wear, replace it immediately. We recommend getting it tested by an expert at least every 3 years.
Your safety is worth it!

29/12/2025

NHS 111 is here to make it easier and quicker for patients to get the right advice or treatment they need, be that for their physical or mental health.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To get help from NHS 111, you can:

Go online to 111.nhs.uk (for assessment of people aged 5 and over only).
Call 111 for free from a landline or mobile phone.

24/12/2025

🎄From all at the Derby 0-19 Integrated Family Health Service, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas. 🎄

24/12/2025

The 0-19 School Health and Health Visiting teams break up today until 29th December and ChatHealth will close at 3pm today.
From the 29th, you can text ChatHealth if you have any worries or would like some advice. The lines will be covered from 9:00am until 4:30pm.
*Please note, we will be off again on the 1st January but back on the 2nd January 2026. *

23/12/2025

When it comes to setting up parental controls, you want to find the ones that are right for you and your family. From full device controls to app-specific, or even a ready-made solution. Our step-by-step guides can walk you through set up and make sure your child is playing safely on Christmas Day.

See step-by-step guides for parental controls on Apple and Android devices.

22/12/2025

Drinkaware's 12 tips to make the most of Christmas
The holiday season is filed with festivities, from office parties to family gatherings and New Year's celebrations. It’s easy to lose track of how quickly the units in drinks can add up. What might not be as obvious is the how your drinking may be affecting your health and wellbeing.

If you choose to drink this Christmas, click the link for Drinkaware's 12 tips to help you enjoy the holidays and drink in moderation:

Here are Drinkaware’s twelve top tips to help you make the most of Christmas, enjoy the holiday season and keep your health risks from alcohol to a low level

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

💚A reminder that you are not alone this Christmas. There is help and support out there if you need it. 💚

17/12/2025

Real Christmas trees are often the heart of the home. But they need to be well-watered throughout Christmas so they’re less likely to catch fire or burn quickly. If your tree becomes dry, remove it right away.

Plus, whether your tree is real or fake, don’t forget to:
• Keep it away from heat sources and candles
• Avoid overloading sockets
• Turn off the fairy lights before you go to bed or go out
• Remember to test your smoke alarms

More simple safety tips to keep children safe this Christmas: https://capt.org.uk/6-simple-safety-tips-to-keep-children-safe-this-christmas/

15/12/2025

Community Flu Immunisation Clinics.
If your chid missed their flu immunisation in school or they are electively home educated, you can attend one of the clinics listed below.
This is a free vaccination. to book, call IntraHealth.

15/12/2025

Sharing yesterdays post from The Breastfeeding Network (UK) around mastitis.
You can reach out to our Infant Feeding Team via ChatHealth if you have any questions or worries around feeding your baby. Text 07507 327754, Monday - Friday 9-4.30.