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Derbyshire family health service

Alert

Our ChatHealth text services are currently experiencing a technical issue. Messages sent to us may not be reaching our team.

If you have sent a message within the last 24 hours, or need support with an appointment change or request for Thursday 5 or Friday 6 November, please call our Support and Advice Line on 01246 515100.

We apologise for any inconvenience. We will update this notice as soon as the service is restored.

Welcome to the Derbyshire Family Health Service. We’re a team of healthcare professionals here to support you and your family as part of the 0-19 year olds free public health and wellbeing services. 

From birth to early adulthood, this website and our face to face services are here to provide you with the support and information you need to keep your family healthy.

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Health and wellbeing information and support for 11-19 year olds

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0 - 5 years

Health and wellbeing information for babies and children aged 0-5 years old

School-age immunisations

Immunisation (vaccine) information for children aged between 5 – 16 years old

5 - 10 years

Health and wellbeing information for children aged 5-10 years old

Children's continence

Continence advice and support for children aged between 4-18 year olds
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