Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team

11/08/2026

A great afternoon at the F.A.B - Wakefield Kendal Drive Reunion Party - so lovely seeing regular and new mums and babies together.

Thank you Kendal Drive Family Hub - Castleford for welcoming us.

F.A.B - Wakefield
Kendal Drive Family Hub - Castleford
Pomfret Family Hub - Pontefract
Wakefield Council
Butterflies Family Hub - Normanton
Stanley Family Hub - Wakefield
Cedars Family Hub - Hemsworth
Oakhill Family Hub - Featherstone

11/08/2026

🌊 Caught in a rip current?

Don’t swim against it. Float, stay calm and shout for help. If you can, move sideways along the beach to escape.

Watch this short RNLI video to learn more. 🛟

Learn More: https://rnli.org/water-safety/know-the-risks/rip-currents

10/08/2026

We've all got that top tip that we swear by, what's yours?

10/08/2026

🧸 Is your child starting nursery this year? Don't forget vaccinations! 💉

As your child gets ready for nursery, make sure their vaccinations are up to date. Vaccinations help protect them from serious illnesses and help keep other children safe too.

✅ MMRV dose 1 at 1 year
✅ MMRV dose 2 at 18 months
✅ dTaP/IPV booster at 3 years 4 months

Not sure if your child is up to date? Check their Red Book or contact your GP practice.
Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/ 💙

09/08/2026

📣Calling all parents and carers📣
PAIR team are running a summer stay & play!
😀Free to attend for children 0-5yrs

⏰9.30-11am
📅Friday 14th August
📍Wakefield Exchange, WF1 3AD

PAIR team stay & play is a great way to connect with other parents & spend some time with your little ones. Play is a wonderful way to feel connected with your child and help their brains grow in a really healthy way.

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09/08/2026

08/08/2026

Are you concerned about yourself or someone you know... Gasped can provide valuable support!

07/08/2026

Missed them this morning?💛☕️
Don’t worry, they'll be back again next Friday!

If you’re 18+, identify as male, live in the Wakefield District and need somewhere to chat and beat isolation, come join one of Man Matters groups.

🗓EVERY Friday (excluding bank holidays)
🕙10:00 - 12:00
📍 Room 5, Airedale Library, The Airedale Centre, Castleford, WF10 3JJ

If it is your first time attending, please call our line beforehand - 01924 787507 OR when you drop in, we can take your details! GASPED

07/08/2026

🤱 It’s World Breastfeeding Week!
Breastfeeding is something you and your baby learn together. If you have questions or need extra support, our team can offer trusted information, practical help and reassurance throughout your feeding journey.
💚 Visit our infant-feeding information page to find out more.
Link: https://hdftchildrenshealthservice.co.uk/useful-information/infant-feeding/

You can also explore the 2026 campaign on the WABA World Breastfeeding Week website.
Link: https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

07/08/2026

Many accidents happen in the home, there are some simple steps to try to avoid them