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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Childcare Choices and Playgroup Information

Are you looking for Childcare or a playgroup in Walsall?

Childcare is expanding to support parents to return to work and help to grow the economy by making childcare more accessible. There is government help with childcare costs for parents in Walsall. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.

Take a look at the Childcare Choices website for more information on what’s available.

For further information or support please visit the MyWalsall website.

To discuss your Walsall childcare options and get a list of approved childcare providers as well as play groups, please call Family Information Service on 01922 653383.

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Walsall Healthcare 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 4pm, 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.

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.

This page was last reviewed on 28-09-2023

This page will be next reviewed on 28-09-2026