Hampshire Healthy Families

12/08/2026

We're wishing everyone collecting their exam results tomorrow the best of luck 🤞

The wait for exam results can be an emotional rollercoaster whether you're a parent/carer or young person. Check out the link to help you or your teen find the right advice https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/hampshire/your-exam-results/

Don't forget ChatHealth is open to talk to a nurse about how you’re feeling:
Parents of 5-19-year-olds text 07507 332417
11-19-year-olds text 07507 332160
Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

11/08/2026

Discover healthy meal and snack ideas, tips for fussy eaters, ways to get active as a family, and simple ideas to try at home at a Family Food and Fun session in your local community!

👉 Find out more on the Hampshire Healthy Families website: https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/family-food-fun-and-fitness

11/08/2026

‼️☀Due to the hot weather, our Ready Steady Walks will be taking alternative shorter routes to stay in the shade to help keep you and your little one cool this week☀‼️

If you're planning on joining a Ready Steady Walk or heading out this week, use The Lullaby Trust and Specialist Health Visitors advice to keep your baby safe and comfortable while you’re out and about⬆☀

10/08/2026

08/08/2026

📣Do you live in Farnborough or the surrounding areas and have a baby? A new Ready Steady Walk is starting on Monday 10th August 2026 at 10:30 AM!📣

👣When? Mondays at 10:30 AM
👣Where? Outside Chalk in the Park café (Southwood Country Park)
👣The walk leader will be wearing a green lanyard and will meet you outside the entrance to the café.
👣No need to book; just turn up!
👣Free parking at Southwood Country Park

To find a walk in your local area, click the link: https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/ready-steady-walk

07/08/2026

Just like that we're at the end of another World Breastfeeding Week.

Thank you to all the families who came along to our groups or picnics this week and shared their personal experiences, we truly value hearing them❤️

This doesn't have to be the end though, you can attend one of our breastfeeding groups at any point, find your local one on our website https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/breastfeeding

05/08/2026

We had a wonderful time at our ever-popular Basingstoke picnic yesterday. Thank you to all the families who came along, we really enjoyed meeting new faces and catching up with familiar ones!

02/08/2026

Who's joining us this week? Come and join us to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2026 from 1-7 August. 🌳

Find a social picnic near you:

Link: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/about-us/news-and-views/families-invited-picnics-celebrating-world-breastfeeding-week

See you soon!

31/07/2026

Have your regular groups taken a break for the school holidays? Hampshire Healthy Families Ready Steady Walks run every week no matter the weather!

👣All walks are pushchair-friendly and will take no longer than an hour.
👣Social opportunities to arrange further meet-ups, or just stay out afterwards – our walkers also enjoy a picnic or a café stop

Find a walk near you on the Hampshire Healthy Families website: https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/ready-steady-walk

29/07/2026

ChatHealth is an anonymous and confidential text helpline. Nurses are on hand to reply to your health query, providing information or signposting.

Parents of 0-5-year-olds
Text 07520 615720
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm (exc. bank holidays)

Parents of 5-19-year-olds
Text 07507 332417
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (exc. bank holidays)

11-19-year-olds
Text 07507 332160
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (exc. bank holidays)