Lancashire Health Visiting and School Nursing

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

📸 Every. Image. Counts.📸

Your submission could be the one that helps a mother or parent get an accurate diagnosis.
If you have pictures of a condition experienced during your feeding journey, submit them to Spectrum Lactation.

We need YOUR help to ensure that parents get the right support.

🔗 Submit today! Link in bio.

11/02/2026

"Rear facing legs - let’s break it on down ⤵️ ⠀

Our adult perception leads us to believe the following:⠀
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'🤯 Their legs must be so uncomfortable⠀
🦴 Their legs will break rear facing in a road accident⠀
🙈 They have no room'
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What if I told you rear facing legs are way more comfortable and safer rear facing than forward facing? You’d laugh at me right….but it’s true!⠀
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➡️ When your legs hang off a barstool - do you leave them hanging or do you put the on the bar? You know it - you put them on the bar. WHY? Because if we leave them hanging the blood flow get’s cut off = sore legs! Rear facing kids always have somewhere to rest their legs and take the pressure off. Forward facing kids legs get sore from hanging and they often kick the back of your vehicle seat to try and wedge their feet on the pocket on the back of the vehicle seat to take the pressure off. ⠀
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🦴 Rear facing legs don’t break - why? Because their legs always follow where the head goes in a road accident. Rear facing child are thrown back into their car seat, as is their head and their legs glide back towards their head. Forward facing, limbs can break being thrust forward into the front vehicle seat under crash impact.⠀
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🚨 Newsflash guys - you’re not 4 anymore. Nor do you have the flexibility of a small child. Little people are like contortionists and get themselves into the most awkward positions all day and have not a care in the world. Their rear facing space does not affect them.⠀
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So….please don’t let YOUR adult perception of their legs affect keeping them in the safest position in the vehicle for as long as their seat allows. ⠀
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Rear facing is 92% safer."



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10/02/2026

Are you expecting a baby? 🤰👶
Do you live in Lancashire?

Thursday afternoons - come and join us! And bring a partner!

Information and top tips for expectant parents, delivered by Infant Feeding Specialists and Lactation Consultants.

🎦LIVE and Interactive Virtual Group –
Antenatal Infant Feeding - Thursday 12.30-2pm (twice per month)

✅ Pre-recorded online session available via our website
✅ There is also our Bump, Birth & Beyond groups, some of which are held face to face.

Get in touch for more information or to book onto one of our live groups via your Health Visiting Service:
☎️ 0300 247 0040
📧 vcl.019.SinglePointOfAccess@nhs.net.
🌐 https://lancschildandfamily.co.uk/services/virtual-groups/
📱Download our new app! 'Lancashire Child and Family'

09/02/2026

Everyday we stand with children and young people so they never feel alone. No young person or child should ever exist in a world where they feel they do not belong💛

09/02/2026

Looking after little teeth early helps set children up for a lifetime of healthy smiles ✨🦷

Here are some top tips for healthy teeth:

• Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
• Supervise brushing until at least age 7
• Keep sugary foods and drinks to mealtimes
• Encourage water or milk between meals
• Visit the dentist regularly - check-ups are free for children

The NHS has trusted, easy-to-follow advice for parents and carers on children’s oral health: https://bit.ly/4167Cnl

We can also support families with healthy routines and habits for children’s overall wellbeing 💛

06/02/2026

05/02/2026

💙 Supporting a young person’s mental health can feel overwhelming - but you’re not alone.

Our Healthy Young Minds website offers trusted guidance, local services, and practical resources to help parents and carers across Lancashire and South Cumbria. From peer support and expert advice to tools for your own wellbeing, it’s a safe place to find the help you need. (Link in comments below)

04/02/2026

This week is National Storytelling Week! 📚

Sharing stories together can help children to:

📖 Build language and communication skills
🧠 Develop imagination and creativity
💛 Understand emotions and build empathy
🤝 Strengthen bonds with parents and carers

You don’t need to be an expert storyteller: talking about pictures, making up stories together, or sharing family memories all count. Even a few minutes a day can make a big difference.

👉 Find out more about National Storytelling Week and take part here: https://bit.ly/3HEmZNj

04/02/2026

Expecting a baby? 👶
Have you accessed one of our virtual groups yet?🤩 🖐

If you have any questions, or would like to book your place on one of our live groups, please contact a member of our Healthy Family Team and include your child’s DOB and full name.

Alternatively, access one of our pre-recorded sessions on the website or download our new app for helpful information and support during your parenting journey.

☎️ 0300 247 0040
📧 vcl.019.SinglePointOfAccess@nhs.net
🌐 https://lancschildandfamily.co.uk/services/virtual-groups/
📱Download the app 'Lancashire Child and Family'

Check your junk folder and if you haven't received an email link 48 hours prior to the group then please give us a call.

02/02/2026

Did you know?

There are qualified Lactation Consultants working alongside your Lancashire Health Visiting Team.

You have access to specialist breastfeeding support, as part of the Community Infant Feeding Team for FREE should you need it, as part of your Health Visiting Service.

An International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the highest level of breastfeeding support, and they have very specific training. IBCLC’s can support you with more complicated issues such as faltering growth, tongue tie assessment, breastfeeding problems, reflux, non latching baby, etc.

To access this support for FREE, chat with your Health Visitor:

☎️ 0300 247 0040

https://lancschildandfamily.co.uk/feeding-your-baby-postnatal-information/

30/01/2026

Are you interested in training as a peer supporter and helping us support even more local families on their infant feeding journey?

We have spaces available on our 2026 training courses.
The training is completely free, delivered online, and accredited by the Open College Network. On successful completion of the course and workbook, you’ll receive a Level 2 certificate.

If you’re interested, please complete our short expression of interest form and one of our team will be in touch: https://lancashireinfantfeeding.nct.org.uk/lancashire/volunteer

Together we can make a difference for local families 💚