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The Local Communities We Support

We endeavour to actively fundraise through events, projects, appeals and donations to support the children, young people and their families across the HDFT Footprint. By supporting the Great Start in Life Foundation, you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people across County Durham, Cumberland, Darlington, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Northumberland, North Yorkshire, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wakefield and Westmorland-in-Furness.

To find out more about each of the local communities we support, click on the map below.

Northumberland North Yorkshire Sunderland Wakefield Stockton-on-Tees Middlesbrough Durham Gateshead Darlington Ripon Community Hospital Harrogate District Harrogate District Hospital

Northumberland

Our Services

The 0-19 (25 for Special, Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)) team are located in all localities across Northumberland. The service is predominantly a Home Visiting Service but contacts can be arranged in Family Hubs, colleges, education and community settings when required. The 0-19 Service works closely with all partner organisations who provide services for children, young people and families to provide positive outcomes for all. For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help children, young people and families throughout Northumberland to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing services we provide, to ensure the children and young people who access these services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the services for children, young people and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within Northumberland.

Our work benefits patients, their families and our staff throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the children, young people and their families across Northumberland. Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our #teamHDFT colleagues and Volunteers that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

Contact Us

Growing Healthy 0-19 Northumberland | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03003 732488

Email: hdft.spocnorthumberland@nhs.net

Facebook: Growing Healthy 0-25 Northumberland

Instagram: @019hdftnorthumberland

Gateshead

Our Services

The Growing Healthy Gateshead 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP) Service is an integrated service for families, expectant mothers, children and young people that offers interventions from the pre-natal stage up to the age of 19.

HDFT leads on the delivery of this service, with a focus on working across services and organisational boundaries to improve public health outcomes.

In Gateshead, we provide a Family Nurse Partnership and HENRY Service alongside our 0-5 Health Visiting Service and 5-19 School Nursing Service. For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help children, young people and families throughout Gateshead to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing services we provide, to ensure the children and young people who access these services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the services for children, young people and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within Gateshead.

Our work benefits service users, their families and our workforce throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the children, young people and their families across Gateshead.

Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our teamHDFT colleagues that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users. So far, the Great Start in Life Foundation has been able to provide packs to our Gateshead 0-19 Team to support their Hopes for Health focus groups for children and young people.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

Contact Us

Growing Healthy 0-19 Gateshead | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03000 031918

Email: spoc.hdftgateshead@nhs.net

Facebook: Growing Healthy 0-19 Gateshead | Gateshead | Facebook

Instagram: @gatesheadhdft019

Sunderland

Our Services

Growing Healthy Sunderland provides an integrated Public Health Service for expectant mothers, Children and Young People and their families in the city. The team delivers high quality, evidence-based interventions which support families and identify and respond appropriately to need across the city of Sunderland. For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help Children, Young People and families throughout Sunderland to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing Services we provide, to ensure the Children and Young People who access these services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the services for Children, Young People and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within Sunderland.

Our work benefits patients, their families and our staff throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the Children, Young People and their families across Sunderland.

Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our #teamHDFT colleagues that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

Contact Us

Growing Healthy 0-19 Sunderland | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03000 031552

Email: spoc.hdftsunderland@nhs.net

Facebook: Growing Healthy 0-19 Sunderland

Instagram: @hdft_sunderland019

Durham

Our Services

The 0-25 Team are co-located in the Family Hubs and Children’s and Young People’s buildings across County Durham, integrated with partner organisations who provide services for Children, Young People and families. The service is community based, with appointments and visits offered in homes, Family Hubs, colleges, education and community settings.

In County Durham, we have the Growing Heathy Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Service, Healthy Child Programme (HCP) as well as some more common areas of information and support for 0-19(25) year olds. For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help Children, Young People and families throughout County Durham to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing services we provide, to ensure the Children, Young People and families who access these services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the services for Children, Young People and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within County Durham.

Our work benefits patients, their families and our staff throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the Children, Young People and their families across County Durham. Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our teamHDFT colleagues and Volunteers that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

Contact Us

Growing Healthy 0-25 Durham | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03000 263538

Email: hdft.durhamhealthychildservice@nhs.net

Facebook: Growing Healthy 0-25 Co Durham | Chester-le-Street | Facebook

X: @GHCountyDurham and @GHBUSCD

Instagram: @growinghealthy025codurham

Stockton-on-Tees

Our Services

In Stockton-on-Tees, we have numerous Growing Healthy Services such as the Growing Well Growing Healthy (GWGH) Service, Emotional Resilience and Health Visiting Team. For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

We are here to support you and your family to ensure your needs and voice is at the core of our service delivery. Our 0-19 Growing Healthy Service offers a wide range of provisions and services to ensure families have access to appropriate support when it is needed.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help Children, Young People and families throughout Stockton-on-Tees to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing services we provide, to ensure the Children and Young People who access these services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the services for Children, Young People and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within Stockton-on-Tees.

Our work benefits patients, their families and our staff throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the Children, Young People and their families across Stockton-on-Tees.

Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our teamHDFT colleagues that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users. In Stockton-on-Tees, we have also been able to provide Great Start in Life Foundation packs to service users, enhancing their experience at a Children and Young People voice forum.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

Contact Us

Growing Healthy 0-19 Stockton-on-Tees | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03333 202302

Email: hdft.stockton0-19service@nhs.net

Facebook: 0-19 Growing Healthy Service Stockton on Tees

X: @GHSOTees

 

Darlington

Our Services

In Darlington, we provide the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) alongside our 5-19 Healthy Child Service. The Teams work in collaboration with a range of health, social and educational organisations. For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

The role of the 0-5 Service is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of Children under five and their families. The 5-19 Team promotes and protects the health and wellbeing of all Children and Young People aged 5 to 19. All families with a child under 5 in Darlington have access to a Growing Healthy 0-5 Team consisting of health visitors, screeners, early year’s practitioners and infant feeding specialists. They provide expert health assessments, advice, support and interventions for babies, children and families.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help Children, Young People and families throughout Darlington to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing services we provide, to ensure the Children, Young People and families who access these services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the services for Children, Young People and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within Darlington.

Our work benefits patients, their families and our staff throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the Children, Young People and their families across Darlington.

Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our teamHDFT colleagues that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

Contact Us

Growing Healthy 0-19 Darlington | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03000 030013

Email: hdft.0-19darlington@nhs.net

Facebook: Darlington 0-19 Growing Healthy Team | Darlington | Facebook

Middlesbrough

Our Services

The Healthier Together 0-19 Service in Middlesbrough incorporates the 0-19 Healthier Together Service, the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) and is delivered in partnership with a range of health, social and education organisations and teams. For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help Children, Young People and families throughout Middlesbrough to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing services we provide, to ensure the Children and Young People who access these Services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the Services for Children, Young People and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within Middlesbrough.

Our work benefits patients, their families and our workforce throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the Children, Young People and their families across Middlesbrough.

Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our teamHDFT colleagues that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

Contact Us

Healthier Together 0-19 Middlesbrough | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03003 031603

Email: hdft.mborohealthychildservice@nhs.net

Facebook: Healthier Together Middlesbrough 0-19 Service

X: @HealthBoro

Instagram: @middlesbrough0_19service

North Yorkshire

Our Services

The North Yorkshire Healthy Child Service has 4 pillars: 0-6 Pillar, The Infant Feeding Pillar, Family Diet and Nutrition Pillar, The Emotional Health and Resilience Pillar and The Safeguarding and Children in Care Pillar with three levels of service available to all children.

All families with a child under 6 in North Yorkshire have access to a Growing Healthy 0-6 Team consisting of Health Visitors, Family Health Practitioners, Family Health Nurses and Infant Feeding Specialists. For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help Children, Young People and families throughout North Yorkshire to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing services we provide, to ensure the Children and Young People who access these services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the services for Children, Young People and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within North Yorkshire.

Our work benefits patients, their families and our workforce throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the Children, Young People and their families across North Yorkshire.

Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our teamHDFT colleagues and Volunteers that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users. The Great Start in Life Foundation has been able to provide games and craft supplies for the 5-19 Healthy Child team in Scarborough, as well as “Stepping up for HHCC” medals to a youth football team in Tadcaster for their engagement with the local community.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

 

Contact Us

Growing Healthy 0-19 North Yorkshire | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03003 030916

Email: hdft.0-19nyorks@nhs.net

Facebook: Growing Healthy 0-19 North Yorkshire | Facebook

Instagram: @growinghealthynorthyorkshire

 

 

Wakefield

Our Services

The Growing Healthy Wakefield 0-19 Children’s Service provides Health Visiting and School Nursing Support – working with Children, Young People and their families to ensure that Children have the best start in life and are able to fulfil their potential.

The service comprises varied public health practitioner’s working across the 0-19 Service. In Wakefield, we have numerous Growing Healthy Services such as the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) and Parent and Infant Relationship Team (PAIR). For further information about the specific services that can be accessed in your area, please click here.

How the Great Start in Life Foundation impacts our local community

The Great Start in Life Foundation will help Children, Young People and families throughout Wakefield to enhance the Health Visitor and School Nursing Services we provide, to ensure the Children and Young People who access these services have a Great Start in Life. We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the services for Children, Young People and their families to help enhance treatment and facilities for all within Wakefield.

Our work benefits patients, their families and our workforce throughout the local area and we rely on the support of the community to raise funds. From “Stepping Up for GSIL” by taking on a marathon to having a local tea, coffee and cake morning, every effort you make will have an impact on the Children, Young People and their families across Wakefield.

Through your support, we have been able to distribute care packages to colleagues, enhance the environment and experiences of service users as well as distribute lots of fantastic Sparkle Awards to our teamHDFT colleagues that have gone above and beyond for our wonderful service users. We were able to provide our Wakefield colleagues with Great Start in Life merchandise to support outreach events they currently do, engaging with and listening to service users and their families to assist in enhancing the service that they access.

If you are part of a community group, school, Brownies or Cubs pack, or you just want to get a group of friends together to fundraise for us and would like more information about how you can get involved, please get in touch.

 

Contact Us

Growing Healthy 0-19 Wakefield | HDFT Childrens Health Service

Phone: 03003 730944

Email: hdft.wakefield0-19admin@nhs.net

Facebook: Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team

X: @wakefield0_19

Instagram: @wakefieldgrowinghealthy

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