Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999
Tooth decay is a big problem for children and it is important that cleaning your child’s teeth starts when their first teeth appear. This video has been created by the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service in partnership with the Hertfordshire Oral Health Alliance and is about children’s oral health and looking after teeth.
Dental health
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-5 years called ChatHealth. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a health visitor within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the service reopens.
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ChatHealth messaging service:
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07480 635164 -
Family Centre Service (Health Visiting and Family Support):
phone
0300 123 7572
Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.
