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Find out all about what services and support the Healthy Family Teams provide to families, young people and health professionals: nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/healthy-family… Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/nottshealthyfa… Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/NottsHFT/

Today is World Down Syndrome Day with the theme 'Together Against Loneliness'. Learn how loneliness impacts people with Down Syndrome and how we can fight this together. Read more here: buff.ly/PXReLSC #WorldDownSyndromeDay #LotsOfSocks #TogetherAgainstLoneliness

Today is World Oral Health Day. The 2026 theme is: 'A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life.' Read more here: buff.ly/eG8XYkj #worldoralhealthday

Want to find out more about meningitis? Here is an awareness article with lots of NHS information about it: healthforteens.co.uk/nottinghamshir… #meningitis #NHS

Today is National Child Exploitation Awareness Day (CEADay), a great way to highlight the issues surrounding Child Exploitation; encouraging everyone to think, spot and speak out against abuse. Read more here: nwgnetwork.org/nwg-campaigns/… #nationalchildexploitationawarenessday

There are just days left for women to take part in a post-pregnancy contraception survey. Nottingham and Notts women are asked to share their experiences of accessing contraception after pregnancy. The survey closes on 20th March 2026. Find out more: healthforunder5s.co.uk/nottinghamshir…

Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening infection caused by bacteria that can go on to cause meningitis & septicaemia (blood poisoning). Teens and young adults are urged to look out for symptoms & check they have received all routine vaccinations. healthforteens.co.uk/nottinghamshir…

It’s important that dads, partners and everyone caring for a baby is aware of safer sleep advice. The Lullaby Trust provides lots of information about safer sleep for your baby from day one and tips for when your baby won’t sleep: lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/be… #lullabytrust

A Speech, Language & Communication Early Years Parents and Carers Drop-In session takes place on Thursday, 19th March, 9:30am-11:30am, for families, at Broxtowe Family Hub, 18 Strelley Road, Nottingham NG8 3AP. Info: healthforunder5s.co.uk/nottinghamshir…

This week is Nutrition and Hydration Week. It is aimed at helping people understand the importance of nutrition and hydration in health and social care. Find out more: nutritionandhydrationweek.co.uk #nutritionandhydrationweek

A Post-16 Alternative Provision Open Event is taking place in Mansfield on 24th March. This event is designed to give students aged 16-plus with an EHCP and families an opportunity to learn more about the pathways, support, and provision on offer: healthforteens.co.uk/nottinghamshir…

This week is Sign Language Week (16-22 March). The theme for 2026 is “United in Sign”, a celebration of unity, pride, and collective action around sign languages. Find out more here: signlanguageweek.org.uk #SignLanguageWeek #slw2026

Using secondhand baby products is a great way to save money & better for the environment. There are a few things to be aware of before you use something pre-owned to ensure items are suitable for your baby: buff.ly/RbQGoTV #BestStartNotts #lullabytrust #safersleepweek

The most simple sleep space is the safest. You don’t need to buy lots of products or spend money on expensive items for safer sleep. Have a look at the poster for ‘safer sleep essentials’: buff.ly/Dd1oZMu #BestStartNotts #lullabytrust #safersleepweek

Today is World Sleep Day 2026 which incorporates the theme Sleep Well, Live Better. Your sleep is just as important as nutrition and exercise! Tips on relaxation exercises to help you sleep: buff.ly/PJCNPY8 #WorldSleepDay

The recommended room temperature for a sleeping baby is 16-20 degrees Celsius. In the colder months it can be tempting to wrap your baby up to keep them warm and cosy. However it’s important to remember that babies can overheat. buff.ly/bLCHSmO #safersleepweek

Are you a parent under 25 with a baby under 1 year? What helped you with your feeding choices? We want to hear from you! We have a series of infant feeding focus groups coming up, the next one is on 17th March at Prospect Kilton Family Hub in Worksop: healthforunder5s.co.uk/nottinghamshir…

Nottingham & Notts women are being asked to share their experiences of accessing contraception after pregnancy. The survey closes on 20th March 2026. Find out more: healthforunder5s.co.uk/nottinghamshir… Nottinghamshire Families Information Service

Are you the mother, father, or caregiver of a baby aged 12 months or under? Notts County Council would love to hear from you! As part of safer sleep week, they are launching a survey to help learn more about baby sleeping practices. Click here: bit.ly/SafeSleepSurve…

The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. This might be a cot, Moses basket, ‘next to me‘ cot or pram carrycot. lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/sa… #beststartnotts #lullabytrust

Today is Young Carers Action Day #YoungCarersActionDay The theme for Young Carers Action Day 2026 is ‘Fair Futures for Young Carers’, a call to ensure every young carer has the same chances to learn, grow and thrive as their peers. Read more: healthforteens.co.uk/nottinghamshir…