This page provides information about services available in Rotherham to support children, young people, and families. These services promote healthy development, emotional wellbeing, and provide practical help from pregnancy through to adolescence.
Health and wellbeing services
Rotherham Children’s Public Health Nursing Service (0–19)
- Delivered by the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, this service includes health visiting and school nursing teams. It offers advice and support to promote healthy lifestyles for children, young people, families and carers.
- Find out more about Rotherham Children’s Public Health Nursing Service (0-19)
Rotherham Family Hubs and Best Start in Life
- Family Hubs support parents and carers to give children the best start in life. Services are available at Children’s Centres, Early Help sites and online, offering activities and sessions across Rotherham.
- Find out more about Rotherham Family Hubs and Best Start in Life
Vaccinations for Children – Start for Life (NHS)
- Immunisations protect your child from serious diseases. Check the NHS vaccination schedule for children and young people.
- For school-age immunisations (Years 7–13), contact IntraHealth by phone on 03333 583 397 (Option 6) or by email at contactimms@intrahealth.co.uk.
- View NHS vaccination schedule
Mental health and emotional wellbeing
With Me in Mind
- An NHS service supporting children and young people with their mental health in schools and colleges. The team works with school staff and other professionals to provide early help and access to specialist services.
- Visit With Me in Mind
Sleep Right, Wake Bright
- Sleep is essential for children’s health and wellbeing. Rotherham Council’s Early Help team created a video with local children and young people to raise awareness about the importance of sleep.
- Watch the video
Rotherham Tiny Talkers
- Helps parents and carers support children’s speech, language and communication development through talking, listening and play.
- Visit Tiny Talkers
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (RTFT) Children’s Health Service App
This app provides trusted guidance on topics such as:
- Infant feeding
- Child development
- Sleep
- Common health concerns
