Are you a young parent or a young parent to be?

All families with a child under five have access to a Health Visiting Team in North Yorkshire. These consist of health visitors and assistant practitioners/nursery nurses, who are responsible for delivering a series of routine appointments to all families. They also offer additional support to families when needed and can offer practical advice and support on a range of topics related to parenting. This includes support for young parents. Talk to your health visitor about the support you can receive.

Perinatal emotional wellbeing support

For advice on services available in North Yorkshire, to support emotional wellbeing during the perinatal period view this ‘‘At a Glance” document and this Perinatal Mental Health Poster.