Derby Children's Health - NHS

02/06/2026

The school health team are at Da Vinci Academy today doing health promotion around summer safety. We will be chatting with the young people about water safety, Internet safety, sun safety and being aware of other dangers when out and about over the summer.
We will be visiting the other secondary schools across Derby City over the following weeks too.

02/06/2026

Top Tips for Teeth 🦷🪥😁

How to take care of your baby or toddler's teeth
You can help your little one maintain a lifetime of healthy smiles by teaching them good dental habits from an early age.

This includes regular brushing and not having sugary food and drinks.

Healthy teeth are important because they help your child to eat, speak, and smile confidently. Milk teeth also help to hold space for the adult teeth that come later.

https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/

01/06/2026

*Calling parents/carers of elected home educated children and young people.*

The School Health team will be at the venues as advertised, offering health advice and support.
If you have any questions, please pop along and have a chat with us.
Alternatively, you can contact us via our text service, ChatHealth on 07507327754

29/05/2026

Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are there to support you.

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to them:

by calling 0800 1111
by email
through 1-2-1 counsellor chat
Whatever feels best for you.

https://www.childline.org.uk/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20597026949&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7oWc8t_blAMV15hQBh1LPTrtEAAYAiAAEgLHP_D_BwE

28/05/2026

** Parents, guardians and carers, please watch Thando’s story and talk to your children about the dangers of playing in or close to any open water. **

This short video is shared from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service.
The parents of a teenager who died in the River Trent have joined Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to share their heartbreaking story as part of a new campaign to prevent accidental drownings in open water.

“Open water may look safe and inviting especially on a hot day, but it can be very dangerous due to very cold water temperatures, hidden currents, fast flowing water, hidden rocks, rubbish or debris, and water pollution that could make you extremely ill."
“Year on year we see people drown by underestimating the risks associated with open water."

“Highlighting the dangers and making sure everyone is aware can help us prevent these needless deaths.”

The parents of a teenager who died in the River Trent have joined Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to share their heartbreaking story as part of a new campai...

28/05/2026

Please contact TOGS-Children's Clothes Bank if you can help.

28/05/2026

Shared from NSPCC

If you’re worried about the time your child is spending online, you’re not alone. Technology is often intentionally designed with addictive design features that make it hard for us all to stop using our devices, whatever our age. 📱😵‍💫

Search ‘NSPCC Online Safety’ for advice on how to support your child and set healthy boundaries, or get in touch with our Helpline at 0808 800 5000 or [email protected].

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Image description:
An image of a girl at night looking at a phone screen. Overlay text reads:
‘Signs a young person may be struggling with their device use: Frequently arguing with you about device use and screen time, withdrawing from friends or family to spend more time online, difficulties at school – such as grades worsening or missing homework, moods changing often or quickly, where there seems to be a link to device use, using devices at times or in places that you’ve agreed they won’t – such as in their bedroom or late at night, getting symptoms like headaches, eye strain and fatigue, when other causes have been ruled out.’

26/05/2026

**Blind cord safety**

Blind cords and child safety: what are the risks?
Shockingly, around two children every year are strangled to death after becoming entangled with the looped cord from a window blind.

It can take just 15 seconds for a toddler to lose consciousness if a blind cord is caught around their neck – and they can die in just two to three minutes.

Strangulation often happens in children’s bedrooms and living rooms, areas seen as safe. It happens quickly and silently – children don’t call out to warn carers they are in trouble.

Read how to prevent these tragedies by clicking the link, shared from Child Accident Prevention Trust
https://capt.org.uk/blind-cords/

22/05/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

21/05/2026

Knife Crime Awareness Week runs from 18th - 24th May 2026

This is an annual week of advocacy to raise awareness, educate and take action to stop knife crime.

Knife crime is a societal problem, so it is everyone's responsibility.
Click the link to find out more.
Shared from The Ben Kinsella Trust

Participate in our knife crime awareness training workshops tailored for parents & carers. Learn about exploitation, gangs and knife crime.