Child Health Clinic is a drop in session for all babies and children from birth to 5 years.
Please note: To ensure you are seen by the Health Team, please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing
You’re welcome to drop in to one of our friendly Child Health Clinics to have your baby or child weighed, or to speak with a member of the Health Visiting Team. You can also collect your baby’s bottle of Healthy Start vitamins during your visit.
Find out more on our Healthy start page.
What to expect
These drop-in sessions are a chance to ask questions about your child’s health, growth or development. Please bring your baby’s red book with you when you come. (Please note that clinics are closed on Bank Holidays.)
As part of the Healthy Child Programme, your child will be invited to attend key health and development reviews at your local Family Hub:
- At 10 to 12 months
- At 24 to 27 months
When your child is about three and a half years old, you will be sent a school readiness questionnaire to complete and return. If any extra support is needed, we may invite you to a school readiness clinic held in locations across the borough.
How we can help
Health reviews are a great opportunity to check in on your child’s development and talk about any questions or concerns. Our trained staff are here to support you with advice on:
- Feeding, sleeping and behaviour
- Play and development
- Dental care and immunisations
- Minor illnesses and staying healthy
You can also find out more about the Best Start in Life offer, including local support with childcare, specialist services and more.
At the 2-to-2.5-year review, you will also receive a Best Start in Life pack with helpful information, resources and a small gift for you and your child.
Need to get in touch? If you have not heard from us by the time your child turns:
- 15 months (for the one-year review), or
- 27 months (for the two-year review)
Please contact the 0 to 19 Services Team by phone: 0300 033 6200 or email: thgpcg.wf0-19spa1@nhs.net If you cannot attend your appointment, let us know and we will happily rearrange it.
To find out more about the service, or to speak with a Duty Health Visitor, call 0300 033 6200.
This is a Best Start in Life session. When you see Active Ashton you can expect a session to promote your child’s health.