0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service

02/04/2026

Tomorrow is Good Friday and the start of the Easter Weekend.
We hope that you get to enjoy some family time this weekend, and hopefully some nice weather too! 🙂🌞

02/04/2026

Happy Easter From the 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service

02/04/2026

🧩Autism Awareness Day🧩

❔What is autism?
📣"Autism influences how people experience and interact with the world. It is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability. Autistic people are different from each other, but for a diagnosis they must share differences from non-autistic people in how they think, feel and communicate. " - National Autistic Society: 🔗https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism

🤔What support is there for children with autism?

📍Leeds have a local SEND offer which can be found here: 🔗https://leedslocaloffer.org.uk/

💙MindMate has a neurodiversity hub for accessing online and face to face support which can be found here:
🔗https://mindmate.org.uk/neurodiversity-information-hub/support/

🤝A list of parent/carer support groups in Leeds
🔗https://leedslocaloffer.org.uk/advice-and-support/parent-carer-support-groups

🧩National autistic society website:
🔗https://www.autism.org.uk/

🗣️Leeds speech and language toolkit to help your child's communication skills
🔗https://leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-a-z/child-speech-and-language-therapy/speech-and-language-therapy-toolkit/

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01/04/2026

🌼 Active for April 🌼

As the days get lighter, April is a great opportunity to reset our routines and build in more movement.

Keeping active isn’t about running marathons or spending hours at the gym, it’s about moving your body in ways that feel good and fit into your everyday life.

✅ Improving Your Physical Health
✅ Boosting Your Energy
✅ Reducing Anxiety
✅ Improving Your Mood
✅ Helping You Sleep Better

01/04/2026

🚶🏼‍♀️ Today is National Walking Day!🚶‍♂️ Here are some great tips to increase daily steps and movement to boost health and improve mood!👣🌳❤️

27/03/2026

☀️ Keeping your baby safe in the sun (Under 1 year) ☀️

Babies’ skin is very delicate, so extra care is needed in sunny weather. Here’s the key guidance
🌴 Remember: Shade + clothing first, sunscreen second.

26/03/2026

24/03/2026

Today is World TB Day.

The BCG vaccine helps protect babies and children at higher risk of tuberculosis. If you think your child may be eligible please speak to your GP, midwife or health visitor.

20/03/2026

Every year on 20th March, we celebrate World Oral Health Day!

The date was chosen because the number 20 plays a big role in oral health:
>Children have 20 baby teeth.
>Older adults are encouraged to keep at least 20 of their natural teeth as they age.

Our Oral Health is so important to our overall health, wellbeing and happiness so it is vital we start good oral health habits from the very first tooth and for our whole lives!

20/03/2026

❤️ Red Nose Day – Supporting Comic Relief ❤️

Today is all about having fun, spreading kindness, and raising awareness.

Comic Relief funds programmes that help children stay safe and healthy while supporting their wellbeing and education.

🔴 Whether you’re wearing your red nose, wearing red, taking part in a fundraiser, or simply sharing a smile, your support helps make a real difference.

👉 Please see the link below for more information:
https://www.comicrelief.com/




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20/03/2026

😊 International Day of Happiness

Today we celebrate the International Day of Happiness, a reminder of how important wellbeing, connection and support are for families and children.

We are here to support parents and carers with their child’s health, development and emotional wellbeing during the early years.

If you need advice or support the 0-19 PHINS team are here to help and you can contact us on 0113 843 5683 to talk about it further #0

20/03/2026

💙TOMORROW IS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY💛

☀Down syndrome is a genetic condition occurring at conception where a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21), resulting in 47 chromosomes instead of the typical 46.

🧦 is a global awareness campaign for World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) that encourages wearing, buying, or designing colourful, mismatched socks to represent the 21st chromosome and promote inclusion.

🗣️This years theme is loneliness. Everyone feels lonely sometimes. But for many people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, loneliness is a more common and painful experience. Their families can feel lonely too, and feel cut off from support.

Support for people with Down syndrome and their families:
🌞Sunshine and smiles, Leeds:
https://sunshineandsmiles.org.uk/

🌻Down syndrome association:
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/

😀Leeds local SEND offer:
https://leedslocaloffer.org.uk/

🔵SNAPS Leeds:
https://www.snapsyorkshire.org/

Please visit the LCH website for more information and support:
https://leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-a-z/integrated-childrens-additional-needs-service-ican/children-with-down-syndrome/resources-and-information/

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