Here you can find some helpful advice & information about your child’s health and wellbeing. There is a wealth of information out there, but it can be overwhelming and confusing when trying to
understand what help & services are available to you locally. So we have created this page as a go-to source of general information that parents and carers may find useful.
Alford Hub
Alford hub have several services available to parents and carers including a uniform and baby bank and daily virtual toddler time sessions. Further information can be found on their website...
Better Births Lincolnshire
Whether you are planning a baby, already pregnant or have a young family already, we hope you will find lots of useful information about what to expect and what is...
Childhood Immunisations
One of the best ways to protect your child against diseases like measles, rubella, tetanus and meningitis is through immunisations. As well as protecting your own child, you’re also protecting...
Children's Centre - Alford
We offer a range of free services from pregnancy to five years including a variety of early years sessions, antenatal education, and baby massage. During the school holidays, older siblings...
Hearing Loss
The National Deaf Children’s society can offer advice and support to parents, carers and young people with hearing loss of all severities – National Deaf Children’s Society | Supporting deaf...
Mental Health and Wellbeing - Children’s
Healthy Minds Lincolnshire Healthy Minds Lincolnshire provide emotional wellbeing support for children and young people up to 19 years old. If you have a special educational need or disability or...
Postnatal Depression
“Postnatal depression (PND) is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a baby. It can affect any parent, regardless of whether they’ve suffered from a mental health...
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assessments We know that you know your child best. Are you worried about your child possibly having additional needs, a learning difficulty or developmental disorder such...
Toileting Support
Toilet training and problems going to the loo for a wee or a poo can be frustrating, upsetting, and hard to manage for both parent and child. You are not...
Useful Contacts
Health visiting team: 01522 843000 School vaccine team: 01522 514814 Home-school vaccine team: 01522 572950 Midwifery Team Louth: 01507 631210 Midwife New Bookings Team: 01507 631210 Alford Children’s Centre: 01507...
Weight Management - Children & Family
Want to get your family moving more? Looking for snack swap ideas? Want advice on eating healthy on a budget? Try our FREE 12-week health and wellbeing programme that offers...
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough cases are still on the rise nationally. Young babies are most at risk from serious illness and even death. Please be vigilant for the symptoms of Whooping Cough:...
Date published: 31st March, 2025
Date last updated: 31st March, 2025