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Children's 0-19 ServicesWelcome to our Best Start In Life service for children aged 0-11 as well as their families and carers living in North Northamptonshire. We give support to families to help them grow. We have a focus on providing early support.
The Best Start In Life service includes:
- Health visiting (for children who are pre-school aged)
- School nursing (for school-aged children),
- Specialist infant feeding support
- Children's weight management
- Family Steps team (offering more intense support to families who need it most)
Who is this service for? Families across North Northamptonshire. We offer a service for all, while supporting those who might need specific help.
How do I register for this service?
We accept referrals from any professional who is working with a child, young person and their families. We use one generic referral form which enables professionals to refer to the 0-19 service.
You can access the team either by Live Chat or by phone on 0800 170 7055
Option 4 0-19 team
Option 5 School Aged Immunisation Service
Contact us
Children's Admin Hub
To contact the team or find out any other information call: 0800 170 7055 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm) Email: CUSAdminHub@nhft.nhs.uk
You can also start a 0-19 Live Chat. Just click the 'Chat live now!' button on this page. On the Live Chat you can:
- book appointments for development appointments
- change or cancel appointments with the 0-19 service
- ask for advice or information, we might be able to answer your question or direct you to a local resources or service
- ask general queries regarding the 0-19 service
- request a call back from a duty health visitor or school nurse regarding your child's health, wellbeing or behaviour
All live chats are secure with end-to-end encryption provided by a digital certificate and NHS information governance standards.
Infant feeding helpline
077951 10109 for infant feeding advice and support (Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm)
Text us - ChatHealth
Text a school nurse for friendly, helpful advice. This service is designed for 11- to 19-year-olds: 07507 329 600 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm)
Health visitors Facebook
www.facebook.com/Healthvisitors run by local health visitors to bring you the very latest advice and information.
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Advice, support and health concerns
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