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Help your baby learn to talk

Covering 0 - 3 years 0-6 months Hold your baby close and look at them as you talk to them. Babies love faces and will watch you and respond as you talk Chat about what you are doing as you feed, change and bath them Sing…

Hoists

If your child has a physical disability, a hoist may be needed when it is no longer safe for you to lift them. Your Occupational Therapist (OT) will be able to provide advice on suitable hoists for your situation. Mobile hoists are ones that are…

Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Holiday Activities and Food Programme listings for summer 2024 will be advertised following the May half-term.

Holiday Playschemes

In Hampshire there is a range of Ofsted registered or approved group settings and individuals (childminders) providing childcare in the school holidays. Holiday Playschemes: provide safe and stimulating play opportunities for school age children throughout the school holidays typically cater for children aged four to…

Home to School Transport - case study examples

The following illustrative cases are designed to provide customers with a deeper understanding of when a child is eligible for Home to School Transport, and how the policy changes coming into effect in September 2019 will alter some children’s eligibility. These cases are not based…

Housing

This section contains information and local services to help you with housing-related issues and resources to support staying safe in your home. For a comprehensive list of local services click on the ‘View all services and advice’ link on the right hand side of the…

Housing Benefit

What is housing benefit? Housing Benefit can pay for part or all of your rent. Who can get housing benefit? You could get Housing Benefit to help you pay your rent if you’re on a low income. How much you get depends on your income…

How children are affected by domestic abuse

How are children affected by domestic abuse? Children can 'witness' domestic abuse in many different ways. For example, they may get caught in the middle of an incident in an effort to make the violence stop, or they may be in the room next door…

How do I get my child’s vision tested?

All babies are examined for any obvious problems such as cross-eyes, cloudiness (a sign of cataracts) and redness. A light is shone into the baby’s eyes to check pupil reflex. The midwife, or your doctor, will also check the baby pays attention and his or…

How do I prepare my child with a learning disability for using healthcare services?

This video shows interviews with parents of children with a learning disability. The parents share experiences and different ways they prepare their child for going to hospital, the doctor, the dentist or the optometrist. The use of social stories, hospital videos, a happy bag and a…