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21/12/2025

Christmas can be a joyful time - but it can also feel long and exhausting, especially with a young baby. 🎄

Before you pick them up, pause and check the 3 Cs:
🔹Calm – are you calm?
🔹Careful – can you be careful?
🔹Caring – will you be caring?

Help is out there and all you need to do is ask. Our Single Point of Access Hub is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

🎅 Please note we will be closed on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December, and Monday 1 January.

You can also find out more from ICON 👉🔗 https://iconcope.org/3Cs

20/12/2025

Flu can be serious for those at higher risk — like young children, older adults and people with long-term conditions.

Help keep Christmas on track with the free NHS flu vaccine.

Book through your GP, local pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/fluvaccine

19/12/2025

A big thank you to the Ophthalmology Department at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for their fabulous donations after choosing the Children and Young People in Care Team to benefit from their Christmas appeal this year! 🎁🫶

Their donations will be used to put together wellness packages for care leavers aged 18-25.

Our Specialist Nurse - Children and Young people in Care Lead for 18-25-year-olds, said: "Care leavers often face significant challenges when transitioning to independent living. The emotional and financial strain of leaving care can be immense and therefore these care packs will help alleviate some of that pressure, with offering support during a vulnerable time. These care packs will promote self-care and wellbeing and will play a significant role in helping care leavers to thrive."

18/12/2025

Next time you head outside with your little one, talk about the warm clothes they’re wearing. Encourage older children to dress themselves and describe what they’re doing. This will help little ones learn new words.

For more tips to make the most of winter moments together, visit the National Literacy Trust’s website: https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/go-for-a-winter-walk/

16/12/2025

✨ A big festive thank you to Starlight Children's Foundation! 🎁

We are feeling extra merry thanks to Starlight and their Festive Starlight Box!

These magical boxes are packed with resources that turn appointments into positive experiences for babies, children, and young people. Play isn’t just fun - it helps calm nerves, reduce anxiety, and make appointments smoother, so families leave feeling brighter and more resilient.

Starlight’s support is a true gift, helping us bring joy and comfort to community and outpatient settings this season.

Here’s to making every appointment a little more festive and a lot more fun! 🌟

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity - Charity No. 1059467
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

16/12/2025

Families are being invited to pick up free toothbrushes and toothpaste from locations around the city between now and the end of the year. They are being provided as part of a drive by the council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to improve oral hygiene, particularly among youngsters.

Free toothbrushes and toothpaste are available from Central Library, Graiseley Family Hub, WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams, WV Active Central and WV Active Aldersley until the end of December.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: "Tooth decay is the most common oral disease affecting children and young people in England, yet it is largely preventable. We want to give every child the healthy smile they deserve and are delighted to be working with the NHS to make free toothbrushes and toothpaste available to families across the city."

Read the full story by clicking the link in the comments below 👇

15/12/2025

Love it or loathe it the run-up to Christmas for parents means having a lot on your plate (and we’re not talking Christmas dinner). The Child Accident Prevention Trust are keeping it merry with six simple safety tips you can do that won’t add to the to-do list 👉

Love it or loathe it the run-up to Christmas for parents means having a lot on your plate (and we’re not talking Christmas dinner). Let’s keep it merry with six simple safety tips you can do that won’t add to the to-do list: 1. When you’re Christmas shopping… And hunting online for the bes...

14/12/2025

With Christmas and New Year approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

You can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or at your GP surgery.

13/12/2025

🎄With Christmas fast approaching and flu rates getting higher, it's more important than ever to protect yourself and those around you from flu.

Find out if you're eligible for the free flu vaccine and book at a pharmacy near you 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/vaccination-and-booking-services/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-flu-vaccination/

13/12/2025

12/12/2025

🎅 On the twelve day of Christmas, my 0-19 service gave to me ... 🎁
.. advice transitioning from nappies to potty training 🚽

Don’t be in a hurry to start toilet training. Wait until your child is aware when they have filled their nappy and they are showing discomfort towards it. This happens at different ages but is not usually before they are two years old.

Your child also needs to be able to tell you that they need a poo or a wee and be able to access the toilet or potty.

🚽 Potty training
Your child may want to use a potty first or they may prefer to go straight to using a toilet. Start potty training once your feel that your child is ready. Every child is different - there is no set time for how long it should take before they’ve mastered it. It’s also normal for it to take longer for children to be confident at doing a wee in the potty or toilet before doing a poo.

For more advice on potty training: http://ow.ly/Lulq50LYm8U