As a Children Centre we have clear aims in relation to the health and wellbeing of children and families these are set out in a number of Government strategies.

One of the outcomes for children within the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda is that children themselves expect to be healthy as a basic right.

As ever, all of the outcomes for children are interlinked and we are attempting to achieve a balance within our health section that considers health in its broadest context, particularly in relation to giving you information to ensure that you and your family are healthy, and signposting you and your children in the right direction should you have any specific concerns about your children's health and wellbeing.

Visit www.everychildmatters.gov.uk for more information.

We have taken the decision that whilst we have excellent partnerships within health and maternity services and you can access professional support through those partners who work with us in the centre, children centre staff are not medical experts. Within this section we hope to encourage healthier lifestyles for you and your children, raise awareness about healthier lifestyles and let you know how to access support and help to give your family the protection they need to stay healthy and achieve across all of the ECM outcomes.