Our award winning health visitors are qualified nurses (and midwives) who have completed specialist training in public health for children, young people and families.
In particular, health visitors lead on the Healthy Child Programme, a government programme developed to improve the health and well-being of children under the age of five. The Healthy Child Programme is a series of reviews, screening tests, vaccinations and information to support parents and help them give their child the best chance of staying healthy and well.
Our health visiting teams are part of the Derby Integrated Family Health Service.
Read on for lots of information and advice about the health visiting service and about looking after your baby.
Contacting us
If you are a parent in Derby city and you have concerns about your child's health, please call 0300 1234586 option 3 during office hours and a health professional will call you to complete a telephone assessment.
You can also contact us through ChatHealth. ChatHealth is a secure and confidential text messaging service for parents and young people. It allows you to easily get in touch with a healthcare professional for advice and support. You don't have to give your name; you can still send a message to get advice or to chat with us about any worries you may have.
- Parents: send us a message by texting 07507 327754
- Young people (aged 11-19) - send us a message by texting 07507 327104.