Young people and teens (11 to 19)

Our 0 to 19 public health nursing service may be asked by another service or professional to complete a health assessment for your child if there are additional needs or concerns. This will only be done with your consent and, where appropriate, your child’s consent.

If you have any worries about your child’s health or wellbeing, you can speak to your GP, your child’s school, or education staff. We work closely with schools and can offer guidance, advice and support when needed.

ChatHealth: Support for young people

Young people can contact a 0 to 19 specialist public health nurse confidentially through ChatHealth on:

• Phone: 07520 619 750
• Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm

They can get advice and support on a wide range of health topics. (See the ChatHealth section below for more information.)

These pages are written directly for young people, so you can look through them together with your child. Reading them as a parent also helps you understand the support and services available as they grow and become more independent.