0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service

04/09/2026

Looking for support and ideas for building a happy and healthy family?
HENRY in Leeds provides support to parents and carers of children from 0-12 to create happy, healthy childhoods.
Sessions are free to attend and provide relaxed, friendly guidance to parents and carers in a way that’s designed to fit into real family life. They’re also a great way to connect with others.
To find out more about the support available through HENRY in Leeds,
visit: https://leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-a-z/0-to-19-public-health-integrated-nursing-service-0-to-19-phins/henry-healthy-start-brighter-future/discover-henry-week/

04/09/2026

🌟Potty / toilet training🌟
Research shows that it is better for your child's bladder and bowel health to stop using nappies between the age of 18 and 30 months. We can help prepare our child for potty training by encouraging 'potty learning' skills when they are able to sit up - normally between the age of 6-9 months.
Toilet training is one of the topics that we will be discussing with you at your child's development reviews at around 10 months and also again at your child's 2 year review. 🙂
If you feel like you need some further support regarding toilet training, please call the 0-19 service on 0113 8435683.
The ERIC website is also a fantastic resource for potty training:
https://eric.org.uk/potty-training/

03/09/2026

Have you heard about ChatHealth before?

If you are aged 11 to 19, you can text a 0 to 19 specialist public health nurse (school nurse) for help with anything that’s worrying you.

Phone: 07520 619 750
Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm

03/09/2026

⭐😴 Back to School Sleep Tips 😴⭐
Getting kids back into a structured routine can be a challenge after relaxed summer days. A healthy sleep schedule is crucial for your child's concentration, mood, and overall well-being

Take a look out our tips on routine and consistency as term time starts 🍎

03/09/2026

💉 Protect your child from serious illnesses by keeping their vaccinations up to date. Check the schedule and contact your GP if you have any questions. 💙

03/09/2026

Children aren’t just learning facts, they’re learning how to think about learning.
This is Growth Mindset!

When children understand that they can get better at things, they:
Get better at handling challenges
Find feedback helpful
Learn to keep going and feel confident

As parents and carers we can help by:
Praising how hard they try, not just the end result
Encourage them to be curious instead of worrying about being perfect

03/09/2026

🎒🏫 LEEDS SEND PARENTS: NEW TERM TRANSITION SUPPORT 🏫🎒
Going back to school with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) looks very different from the standard school run.

🤝 Leeds SENDIASS (Impartial SEND Legal Advice)
What they do: Provide free, confidential, and impartial legal advice on EHCPs, school placements, and transitions
Direct Email: [email protected]

📋 Leeds Local Offer (Central Information Directory)
What they do: The central digital directory for finding local SEND activities, transport policies, and services
Direct Email: [email protected]

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

A few simple steps make a big difference. Let’s keep bath time safe and fun with the Bath Time Duck!

01/09/2026

Have you seen the recent update on advice for the use of Rapid Cooling Devices from First Steps Nutrition?

🍐 NHS guidance advises that powdered infant formula should be made with freshly boiled tap water that has cooled to no less than 70°C because powdered infant formula is not sterile, and hot water helps to kill bacteria that may be present in the powder.

Please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/bottle-feeding/making-up-baby-formula/ for NHS guidance on using infant formula