Pregnancy: Who can help me? - Health visitors
Health Visitors work with parents and carers. They offer support from the ante-natal period until the child starts school at five years.
The service includes a team of:
- Health Visitors
- School Nurses
- Staff Nurses
- Nursery Nurses and
- Parent Support workers.
They work with families to help support children’s health and development. This is to make sure they have the best possible start in life. Alongside the routine care you receive from your midwife you can also speak to a Health Visitor. They can provide advice and support on your transition to parenthood. This may include:
- questions or support about your mental health or your partner’s mental health,
- advice around preparing for your baby’s arrival or
- ways to promote your baby’s health and development.
You as parents/carers know your child better than anyone. As your child grows and develops you will soon start to notice many changes. Their experiences of their first 2 years of life will help set the foundations for their future.
Staffordshire residents
In Staffordshire the Families, Health and Wellbeing 0-19 service. (FHWS) includes a team of Health Visitors. As you enter into your 29-40 weeks of pregnancy you will be sent information on the FHWS. This will include contact details so you can call or text a Health Visitor with any questions or concerns may you have. Alternatively, and if appropriate, a home visit may be arranged.
Further information can be found on the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust website.
Contact Details
- West Hub - 0300 303 3923 (covering Moorlands, Newcastle, Stafford, Stone, Seisdon)
- East Hub - 0300 303 3924 (covering East Staffs, Cannock, Lichfield, Rugeley, Tamworth)
- Chat Health - Text 07520 615722 (answered in office hours only)
You can also visit the Facebook page for more information.
Stoke on Trent residents
More information can be gained on the Health Visiting Team covering Stoke on Trent
Contact Details
- Stoke-on-Trent Health Visiting and School Nursing HUB – 0300 404 2993