Keeping your family healthy

Our website is filled with advice, guidance and links to services that can help you and your family stay healthy.

Visit the Family Information Service for more information

Baby Feeding

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How babies and children are fed affects their life long health and well-being. Newham Baby Feeding is here to support you and provide reliable information

Call, text or WhatsApp Newham Baby Feeding Helpline: 07534249611 or visit their website below.

Childhood vaccinations

A child is getting immunised by a nurse

Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like smallpox, polio and tetanus that used to kill or disable millions of people are either gone or seen very rarely. However, if people stop having vaccines, it's possible for infectious diseases to quickly spread again. Find out what vaccinations your child is eligible for.

Drugs and alcohol

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Taking drugs and drinking alcohol can be dangerous.

These pages will help give you the information you need to stay safe and will tell you where you can go to get help if you need it.

Healthy eating

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Eating healthy food is an important part of having a healthy body and can help you feel better.

Healthy teeth

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This web page is dedicated to providing you with simple and practical information on how to care for you and your child's precious smile.

Healthy Start

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This web page is dedicated to providing you with simple and practical information on how to care for you and your child's precious smile.

Healthy weight

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Find out what support is available if you are looking to change the way you eat or manage your weight as a family.

Pregnancy

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Find out how to access important support during and after pregnancy.

Vaping

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It is illegal for young people under 18 to be vaping. Find out more about how to talk to young people about vaping.

Sexual health

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Find out about where you can get free STI testing and contraception.