Ahead of the festive period, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust have worked closely with colleagues at the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB (Integrated Care Board) to create a document offering support advice to help families stay well this winter and festive period.
With information on where to go to get the right NHS care when you need it, links to our Health for Kids Winter Wellness Hub and guidance on how getting the flu vaccine can help protect every member of the family plus more, please click on the link to find out how you can support each other at home.
Staying well over winter release 2025 (primary schools) v2
The following guidance is available parents to help manage seasonal illnesses and keep pupils and parents well this winter.
Leicester public health services
Children and young person’s counselling – information for parents
Protecting your child against flu
Is my child too ill for school? NHS guidance
Measles information
Measles information – Romanian
Click below to find simple and easy ways to send your child to school with a nutritious meal.
Safe and healthy packed lunch ideas
Healthy Together Newsletter Summer 2025
Healthy Together is a universal service from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust for children and their families from 0-19 in Leicester City
Public Health (School) Nurses from Healthy Together are available to help you and your child in many different ways. You can find help and support with:
Your Public Health (School) Nursing team can be contacted via your child’s school, or alternatively you can find the contact details by selecting your child’s school from the drop down list on our Health for Kids: Grownups website.
Discover more about the school nursing team here.
ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service provided by Healthy Together that enables parents and carers to contact their Public Health (School) Nursing team for advice and support. You can get in touch for advice and guidance about any aspect of your child’s physical or emotional health.
Text a Public Health (School) Nurse on: 07520 615 381
The service operates between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The team aim to reply to you within one working day and you should get an immediate message back to confirm your message has been received.
If you need help before you hear back, you should visit your local walk-in centre, GP or call 111. In an emergency, call 999.
Health for Kids enables primary school aged children to learn about health in a fun and interactive way. With different worlds to explore and content, games, videos, quizzes and animations to enjoy across topics including health, feelings, illness and getting help, children can sit and learn with parents, carers, grandparents, siblings and teachers in a fun and safe online environment.
Visit Health for Kids at: www.healthforkids.co.uk
Health for Kids: Grownups is an extension of our Health for Kids platform, providing health related advice and information specifically for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. Content is available across many topics around the four main areas of Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Health Issues and Getting Help.
Grownups can also access localised information, including news, local services and public health (school) nurse contact details in the dedicated Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland area that can be accessed when you first visit the website.
Visit Health for Kids: Grownups- https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/grownups
You can also keep up-to-date with the latest posts, advice and information by following our Health for Kids social platforms:
Twitter- @healthforkids1
Facebook- @healthforkids1
Instagram- @healthforkidsgrownups
