Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999

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Stress free sleep for you and your baby

Not getting enough sleep can be one of the most challenging parts of being a parent.

Remember all babies are different; some may sleep through the night in the first few months while others may take longer.

If, at any stage, you or your baby is struggling through a lack of sleep, remember to talk to your health visiting team who will be able to offer your some more strategies to try.

If your baby is crying constantly and you can’t console or distract them, or the cry doesn’t sound like their normal cry, it can be a sign that they’re ill. They could also be ill if they are crying and have other symptoms such as a temperature. If this is the case see your GP, or access out of hours services if outside of normal opening hours, by calling 111.

For more information about spotting signs of serious illness, visit the NHS website.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) 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 line reopens.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.

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.

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Page last reviewed: 03-09-2024

Next review due: 03-09-2027