New Birth Visit
When your baby is between 10 and 14 days, a home visit will be offered with your named Health Visitor.
The focus of this visit is the health and wellbeing of you, your baby and the wider family. We will ask about your emotional wellbeing and discuss feeding and relationship building, transition to parenthood and sleep.
We will also provide you with information on all the local child and family services on offer and support you to contact them.
The focus of this visit is the health and wellbeing of you, your baby and the wider family. We will ask about your emotional wellbeing and discuss feeding and relationship building, transition to parenthood and sleep.
We will also provide you with information on all the local child and family services on offer and support you to contact them.
If you need support for you and your baby, please have a look through the links and resources below. You can also contact us directly for further advice or if you would like to speak to a Health Visitor.
Key information for you and your baby is available in our birth pack.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Samaritans 116 123
Domestic Abuse
If you are in immediate danger you should always call the police on 999. If you think you may need help or support, phone one of the following numbers. You can also speak to your GP or Health Visitor
Solace Women’s Aid: Advocacy and Support Service 080 8802 5565
nia: Supporting high risk survivors and families, information about local help and support 020 7683 1270
Victim Support London: Free, confidential support services, for all victims of crime including male victims 0808 168 9291
IMECE Women’s Centre 020 7354 1359
Samaritans 116 123
Forced Marriage Unit: Providing information and advice for British nationals forced into marriage 020 7008 1500
Infant Feeding and Relationship Building
Please have a look at our dedicated Infant Feeding and Relationship Building page for resources and information on support available.
Domestic Abuse
If you are in immediate danger you should always call the police on 999. If you think you may need help or support, phone one of the following numbers. You can also speak to your GP or Health Visitor
Solace Women’s Aid: Advocacy and Support Service 080 8802 5565
nia: Supporting high risk survivors and families, information about local help and support 020 7683 1270
Victim Support London: Free, confidential support services, for all victims of crime including male victims 0808 168 9291
IMECE Women’s Centre 020 7354 1359
Samaritans 116 123
Forced Marriage Unit: Providing information and advice for British nationals forced into marriage 020 7008 1500
Complex Health Needs or Disability
Having a child with a disability and/or special educational needs may at times be overwhelming, however, there is a lot of support available for your child and for you.
Last updated24 Mar 2025