Derby Children's Health - NHS

11/06/2026

Explore real life experiences from people affected by knife crime shared from Health for Teens.
Through a mix of animated and real life videos featuring young people, adults and professionals, find out more about the dangers of carrying knives, the impact that using a knife can have on so many different people and how it’s never too late to make a change.

View our interactive map to explore real life stories from young people, adults and professionals around their experiences with knife crime.

10/06/2026

The Anti-Bullying Alliance has launched an animated film to help younger children understand bullying and feel confident speaking up. As part of its campaign, the film encourages children to speak to a safe adult about bullying.

Please watch this with your children and encourage them to speak up if they are getting bullied.

Almost 1 in 4 children experience bullying.In a typical primary c...

09/06/2026

Nine in 10 young people have told Children's Commissioner for England that they are worried about their futures.
We need to hear from children about how they think decision makers can improve their lives.
We are encouraging young people to complete survey.

Children and young people can complete this questionnaire, as well as parents/carers. It will be great to gather as many views as they can.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TheBigFuture/

Please

08/06/2026

Derby City Carers week- Information and advice event
Tomorrow Derby Carers and Derby City Council are coming together in delivering an information and advice event aimed at carers across the city, who may be requiring extra support or guidance.
📅Tuesday 9th June
⏰11am - 3pm
📍Derby Market Hall, Tenant St, Derby DE1 2DB.
There will be 50+ different service stalls and presentations available on the day, to learn more and get advice about being a carer in light of carers week.
Visit the website: https://www.derbymarkethall.co.uk/whats-on/carers-week-information-and-advice-event/

05/06/2026

A little reminder.... 🫶

04/06/2026

A reminder from Public Health Agency
Prevent the spread of infections by ensuring: routine immunisation, high standards of personal hygiene and practice, particularly handwashing, and maintaining a clean environment.

03/06/2026

A reminder of the dangers of open windows.
The weather is still warm, so ensure your children are safe by following the tips below. Shared from Child Accident Prevention Trust

02/06/2026

The school health team are at Da Vinci Academy today doing health promotion around summer safety. We will be chatting with the young people about water safety, Internet safety, sun safety and being aware of other dangers when out and about over the summer.
We will be visiting the other secondary schools across Derby City over the following weeks too.

02/06/2026

Top Tips for Teeth 🦷🪥😁

How to take care of your baby or toddler's teeth
You can help your little one maintain a lifetime of healthy smiles by teaching them good dental habits from an early age.

This includes regular brushing and not having sugary food and drinks.

Healthy teeth are important because they help your child to eat, speak, and smile confidently. Milk teeth also help to hold space for the adult teeth that come later.

https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/

01/06/2026

*Calling parents/carers of elected home educated children and young people.*

The School Health team will be at the venues as advertised, offering health advice and support.
If you have any questions, please pop along and have a chat with us.
Alternatively, you can contact us via our text service, ChatHealth on 07507327754