Help in a crisis and visiting information during the COVID-19 pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.
Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.
Visiting
Contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit.
If you need help in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis
For other medical advice and support contact your GP or visit NHS 111
Only visit your local Emergency Department for serious life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe breathlessness, severe blood loss, serious burns or suspected stroke.
Contact and find us
Each Healthy Family Team works within a geographical area. These areas are based around local populations with the same boundaries as our children's centres and include the relevant 'families of schools'.
You can find contact details of your local Healthy Family Team on the page for your area.
Parentline
Text: 07520 619919
Healthy Family Teams confidential texting service to provide parents and carers advice around feeding, child development, parenting advice and support, emotional health and wellbeing, behaviour difficulties and family health.
Chat Health
Text: 07507 329952
This is a confidential texting service for 11 to 19 year olds in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
Out of hours
If you need urgent advice about your child or young person's health out of office hours please call NHS 111 or your GP practice.
If you have concerns for the wellbeing or safety of a child contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0300 500 8090.
Mansfield
To contact your Healthy Family Team in Mansfield
Tel: 01623 420692 appointments only
Tel: 01623 484816 advice only
Between 9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Please note that Child Health Clinics are now delivered by appointment only. You will still be able to weigh your own baby at a local venue where instructions will be provided. Please contact the advice line above to find your nearest venue to self-weigh your child. All sites are accessible by wheelchair and accessible toilet facilities are available. This short film shows you how to safely weigh your baby.
Ashfield
To contact your Healthy Family Team in Ashfield:
Tel: 01623 484810, for appointments and advice
9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Please note that Child Health Clinics are now delivered by appointment only. You will still be able to weigh your own baby at your local venues where instructions will be provided. Please telephone the number above to find your nearest venue to self-weigh your child. All sites are accessible by wheelchair and accessible toilet facilities are available. This short film shows you how to safely weigh your baby.
Newark and Sherwood
To contact your Healthy Family Team in Newark and Sherwood please ring the following numbers between 9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday:
Newark
Tel: 01636 654310 appointments only
Tel: 01636 654311 advice only
9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Sherwood
Tel: 01623 484814 appointments only
Tel: 01636 654311 advice only
9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Please note that Child Health Clinics are now delivered by appointment only. You will still be able to weigh your own baby at a local venue where instructions will be provided. Please telephone the number above to find your nearest venue to self-weigh your child. All sites are accessible by wheelchair and accessible toilet facilities are available. This short film shows you how to safely weigh your baby.
Bassetlaw
To contact your Healthy Family Team in Bassetlaw:
Tel: 01777 274422 for appointments and advice
9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Please note that Child Health Clinics are now delivered by appointment only. You will still be able to weigh your own baby at a local venue where instructions will be provided. Please telephone the number above to find your nearest venue to self-weigh your child. All sites are accessible by wheelchair and accessible toilet facilities are available. This short film shows you how to safely weigh your baby.
Rushcliffe
To contact your Healthy Family Team in Rushcliffe: between 9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Tel: 0115 9529426 for appointments and advice
9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Please note that Child Health Clinics are now delivered by appointment only. You will still be able to weigh your own baby at a local venue where instructions will be provided. Please telephone the advice line above to find your nearest venue to self-weigh your child. All sites are accessible by wheelchair and accessible toilet facilities are available. This short film shows you how to safely weigh your baby.
Broxtowe
To contact your Healthy Family Team in Broxtowe please ring:
Phone 0115 952 2412 for appointments and advice
9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Please note that Child Health Clinics are now delivered by appointment only. You will still be able to weigh your own baby at local venue where instructions will be provided. Please telephone the number above to find your nearest venue to self-weigh your child. All sites are accessible by wheelchair and accessible toilet facilities are available. This short film shows you how to safely weigh your baby.
Gedling
To contact your Healthy Family Team in Gedling
Tel: 0115 8440571 for appointments and advice
9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Please note that Child Health Clinics are now delivered by appointment only. You will still be able to weigh your own baby at a local venue where instructions will be provided. Please contact the advice line above to find your nearest venue to self-weigh your child. All sites are accessible by wheelchair and accessible toilet facilities are available. This short film shows you how to safely weigh your baby.