Derby Children's Health - NHS

23/06/2026

Safer sleep in hot weather - baby summer safety
When the weather’s hot or you’re going on holiday, follow these tips from to keep your baby safe and comfortable this summer.

https://youtu.be/y_u13PSlavY?si=BC_QWIad0Re7Iknq

When the weather’s hot or you’re on holiday, these tips help keep your baby safe and comfortable this summer, reducing the risk of SIDS...

22/06/2026

Derby’s Families Information Service wants parents and carers to tell them about the childcare for 4 to 11 year olds they use now and may need in the future. Take the survey and be in with a chance to win one of two £50 Love2Shop vouchers: https://letstalk.derby.gov.uk/4-11-childcare-needs-survey-2026 Survey closes on Friday 10 July

Derby City Council are completing a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, to find out about parents' and carers' needs for childcare in Derby for their children 4-11 year old. Your views are really important in helping us to decide how to support childcare providers in

19/06/2026

With a warm weekend forecast, please read and share the top summer water safety tips shared from Child Accident Prevention Trust

This page also has some good videos to share with young people with advice on how to float if they did get into danger in water.

Summer water safety Splashing around is a great way to relax and cool down in the summer. But drowning happens quickly and often silently. So, it’s important you know how and where drowning happens and what you can do to prevent it. Top tips Whether you’re in the garden, at the beach or on holid...

17/06/2026

Please be aware we are currently experiencing some technical issues with ChatHealth. The team are aware of the issue and are working hard behind the scenes to fix it.

11/06/2026

Explore real life experiences from people affected by knife crime shared from Health for Teens.
Through a mix of animated and real life videos featuring young people, adults and professionals, find out more about the dangers of carrying knives, the impact that using a knife can have on so many different people and how it’s never too late to make a change.

View our interactive map to explore real life stories from young people, adults and professionals around their experiences with knife crime.

10/06/2026

The Anti-Bullying Alliance has launched an animated film to help younger children understand bullying and feel confident speaking up. As part of its campaign, the film encourages children to speak to a safe adult about bullying.

Please watch this with your children and encourage them to speak up if they are getting bullied.

Almost 1 in 4 children experience bullying.In a typical primary c...

09/06/2026

Nine in 10 young people have told Children's Commissioner for England that they are worried about their futures.
We need to hear from children about how they think decision makers can improve their lives.
We are encouraging young people to complete survey.

Children and young people can complete this questionnaire, as well as parents/carers. It will be great to gather as many views as they can.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TheBigFuture/

Please

08/06/2026

Derby City Carers week- Information and advice event
Tomorrow Derby Carers and Derby City Council are coming together in delivering an information and advice event aimed at carers across the city, who may be requiring extra support or guidance.
📅Tuesday 9th June
⏰11am - 3pm
📍Derby Market Hall, Tenant St, Derby DE1 2DB.
There will be 50+ different service stalls and presentations available on the day, to learn more and get advice about being a carer in light of carers week.
Visit the website: https://www.derbymarkethall.co.uk/whats-on/carers-week-information-and-advice-event/

05/06/2026

A little reminder.... 🫶

04/06/2026

A reminder from Public Health Agency
Prevent the spread of infections by ensuring: routine immunisation, high standards of personal hygiene and practice, particularly handwashing, and maintaining a clean environment.