Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team

24/06/2026

are very happy to announce that Coffee Evenings are back, this time at Lightwaves Leisure Centre!☕️

Starting Thursday 2nd July:
🗓EVERY Thursday
🕙18:00 - 20:00
📍Lightwaves Leisure Centre, Lower York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3LJ

All who:
- Identify as Male
- Are aged 18 and over
- Live in the Wakefield District
Are welcome to join us.

PLEASE SHARE!📣

We welcome new attendees, if it is your first time attending, please call the line for a brief chat beforehand💛 01924 787507

23/06/2026

As England takes to the pitch tonight, remember that support is available for anyone affected by domestic abuse.

If you are worried about yourself or someone you know, support is available. You don't have to face it alone.

Find out more: https://nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/

23/06/2026

Little sips can make a big difference. 💧

Keeping hydrated helps children feel well, especially in warmer weather, after activity, or when they’ve been unwell.
Water or diluted sugar-free squash are good choices. Children may need extra fluids when it’s hot, when they’re sweating, or if they have sickness or diarrhoea.

Signs of dehydration can include feeling thirsty, dry mouth or lips, dark yellow strong-smelling p*e, p*eing less than usual, dizziness, tiredness or headache.

Find out more:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

22/06/2026

Experiencing the death of a baby is a profound and different experience for every parent. There is no right or wrong way to feel. We have information on the Children Health app under the Maternal Mental Health should you need it or contact or call 0300 373 0944 for more4 help and support from the 0-19 team. are also useful links

22/06/2026

The HPV vaccine is saving lives.

New research shows that deaths from cervical cancer have fallen significantly since the HPV vaccination programme was introduced in 2008. The vaccine helps protect against HPV-related cancers and is offered to both girls and boys during their teenage years.

Read more in the article below ⬇️

The HPV vaccine is saving lives.

New research by Queen Mary University of London and Cancer Research UK shows deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered it in 2008, and around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to the vaccine.

The vaccine protects against high-risk HPV, a virus that can lead to cervical cancer and some other cancers.

Both girls and boys can get protection from high-risk HPV by having the HPV vaccination in their teenage years. It not only protects against cervical cancer, but other types of cancer too.

You can help protect your child by giving consent for them to have their vaccination when invited.

And remember: cervical screening is still important, even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine.

Learn more: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/new-data-shows-the-hpv-vaccine-is-saving-lives-from-cervical-cancer/

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today we’re celebrating dads, stepdads, foster dads, uncles, grandads, carers and all the father figures who show up with love, care and support.

We also know that Father’s Day can feel difficult for some — for those missing someone special, those who may not have a father figure around, or those for whom today brings mixed emotions. We’re sending you kindness too.

Thank you to all the father figures for the little things that mean so much.
Know someone who deserves a Father’s Day thank you? Share this with them 💙

20/06/2026

☀️ With warmer weather returning this weekend, more people will be spending time near the water. Please share this lifesaving advice from the RNLI with family and friends, it could make all the difference in an emergency. 💙

19/06/2026

Your Library, Your Chapter of Wellbeing

📚 Libraries aren’t just about books — they’re powerful community health spaces.

They support:
💬 Connection – Book clubs, social groups & coffee mornings for parents
🎨 Child development – Free toddler groups, rhyme time & creative play
🛋️ Teen wellbeing – Calm, safe spaces to relax and feel seen
💻 Access – Free Wi-Fi, warm spaces, trusted health info
🧠 Mental health – Quiet, welcoming environments to pause and recharge

All completely free. All open to everyone.

📍 Find your local library online or in person — it could be the most underrated health & wellbeing space in your community.

19/06/2026

Getting to know each other takes time and this is really normal. Your baby is the instruction manual. Take some time being together and watching your baby. You might be surprised what you start to see. Check out the baby bonding section of the Childrens Health app for more tips on getting to know your baby or visit Centre UK
for picture credits

18/06/2026

Being different is good. 🌈♾️

Autistic Pride Day is a time to be proud.
People think, talk and feel in different ways.

That is okay.
Every child and young person should feel proud of who they are.