Children and families

Changes to Public Health services

Public Health Dorset is no longer a shared service for Dorset and BCP councils. For health and wellbeing information, please visit:

Find support. advice and information on early years, pregnancy, childcare costs, health and nutrition, mental health and SEND.

Childcare Choices

Government help with childcare costs for parents.
Children's mental health

Local mental health support for children and young people.
Healthier Families

An NHS initiative to help children and families keep active and eat healthy.
Pregnancy and early years

Advice and support during pregnancy and the first years of your child's life.
SEND in Dorset

Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) services that support children and young people with SEND, their families, their setting or school.
SEND in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) services and activities for children and young people with special educational needs, disabilities and health needs.
Measles

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness. Find out the symptoms, what to do and how to protect yourself and others from measles.
Scarlet Fever and Group A Strep

Information and advice on protecting your child from Group A and Scarlet Fever.
Vaccinations

Vaccinations offer the best protection against infectious diseases. Find all the information you need about vaccinations and when you should have them.