Start for Life
The first 1,001 days (from conception to 2 years old) is considered to be the most important time in a child's life for development. Whether you're a parent/carer, grandparent or other family member, you can use our Start for Life pages to find information, advice and support for this vital period of a child's life.
Midwifery services support all families from conception, during pregnancy, birth and up to 28 days after birth.
Health visiting services support all families in the later stage of pregnancy and until your child is 5-years-old.
Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body, for both you and your baby.
There's lots of help and support to help you get feeding your baby off to a good start - support in person and on-line.
Safeguarding services protect babies from abuse and maltreatment, and protect the rights of the adults who care for them to live in safety.
In your child's early years, you may have questions or concerns about their development - either due to a health condition or because it's not as you anticipated.
Becoming a parent can be wonderful, but it can also be challenging. There are lots of groups and organisations who can support adjust to family life.