NHS Health visitors & school nurses supporting the health and wellbeing needs of children and young people aged 0-19. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Call us on 0300 373 0944
Wakefield and surrounding area
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1/3 Our Amazing Free Childrens Health services NHS App for parents/carers is even better! 🎉
We’re proud to announce that we’re the first app in the UK with these incredible new features:
✅ Screen Reader
✅ Language Translation
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Contribute to shaping the future of domestic abuse response in the #Wakefield district and help @MyWakefield develop a more effective strategy. Your input is invaluable. Take the survey now: wakefielddistrictcouncil.wel… (open until 30/11/26).
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Aged 11 to 25? Share your idea for helping children and young people stay safe from gangs, crime and pressure from others. The winning idea will become a real campaign across West Yorkshire. Entries close at midnight on 30 November westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing…
Know a young person in Wakefield aged 11-19 (or 25 with SEND)? 🤔 Want to help them change the world? 🌎 Join the Build Our Futures Summit online on 18/11/26 from 4:30-6:30pm and let their voice be heard! 🗣️By @mywakefield eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-our…
👻 Pumpkins carved, costumes ready and spooky season is here!
Wishing all our children, young people and families a fang-tastic Halloween! 🎃🦇✨"
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Are you a health or social care professional in #Wakefield working with families? The free Engaging with Men training could be for you - next session is 26/11 2026 at WF1 5BB or 8/2/27 –WF7 5BB 10am - 3pm. We are part of the training by @MyWakefield wakefieldscp.org.uk/training…
🚼 Nappy sacks are essential for many parents, but did you know they can be dangerous for babies? ✅ Keep them out of reach ✅ Never leave them in cots, prams or buggies ✅ Share this safety reminder with other families - 🔗 capt.org.uk/danger-on-the-ch… #Parenting #BabySafety #CAPT
We're thrilled to receive the @UNICEF Baby Friendly Gold Award! 🎉 Our 20-year journey has empowered Wakefield families to thrive. Kudos to our Wakefield 0-19 Service team and partners for driving positive change! @HarrogateNHSFT @MyWakefield
ALT People from the Wakefield Families Together partnership smiling with a gold balloon backdrop and a UNICEF gold certificate with growing healthy Wakefield banner
Join us today at the #SEND Next Steps Careers fair at @wxwakefield to talk to employers and training providers about careers in #wakefield. The afternoon session is from 2pm to 5.30pm. Free entry. Free 2 hour parking at Borough Road car park WF1 3AZ. Organised by @MyWakefield
Would be amazing to see other local running clubs start something similar! 🏃♀️💙 An inclusive running group for adults with learning disabilities can make such a positive difference through fitness, friendship and support. 🥰#OpportunityForAll #InclusiveRunning
Did you know as well as getting amazing books and children's events from your @MyWakefield library you can also get free internet access on PC's and printing too, with friendly staff willing to help.
Get your game on, young legends! 🎮 Neurohive CIC are hosting a gaming hangout for 11-17 year olds with ADHD and Autism, and it's totally free! 🎉 Every Wednesday in term time, 3-5pm at the Cluntergate Centre in Horbury. 👋#adhd #Autism #Horbury #wakefield
Have you approached your local NHS wheelchair service and found that the mobility equipment that your child needs is not available/provided? Is child under under 18? Grants available for electric wheelchairs from whizzkids. Pic by imaginacioncreativo whizz-kidz.org.uk/apply/?fbc…
Course for parents/carers of neurodivergent children aged 5-10 (Wakefield) by the charity Stripes - the cost of the 6 week course is £20 bookwhen.com/wyadhd#focus=ev…
Join us tomorrow at Stanley Family Hub for their fun day , open to all families from 10.30am to 2pm booking required phone 01924 303181 , free family activities #Wakefield #Stanley
Got ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD ? 🤯 Ever wondered how your brilliant brain works and how to unlock its full potential? 🤔 This course will help you. Free for parents and carers over 16. wakefield.gov.uk/schools-and…
Sign up on the link or 01924 303 302 or [email protected]
ALT Image of a brain in water Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay
Today at the Hut in Castleford our school nurse team worked with young carers to create some art and the resulting artwork was just amazing. #SchoolNurses #Schoolnursesrock #NHS #Wakefield
GCSE results tomorrow? 😬 Don't freak out if they're not what you expected! 🤯 Connexions Wakefield has got your back! Give them a holler on 01924 371579 and they'll sort you out 😊
Looking to build confidence, meet like-minded women and spend time outdoors?Join @BlossomTrainin1 – a FREE weekend adventure for young women aged 18–26 in Wakefield. Discover new outdoor skills, challenge yourself lnkd.in/euZbMBFe #OutThereAward #Ramblers #BlossomCIC
