Health visitors
Plymouth city health visitors support families in local communities, mainly with children aged up to 5 and their families.
Health Visiting on the Livewell Southwest website.
Health visitors follow guidance for regular checks and reviews
Your baby's health and development reviews on the NHS website.
General information about registering a birth can be found on GOV.UK
Children's Centres and Emerging Family Hubs
Children's centres (now Emerging Family Hubs) are there to provide what you need when you need it to support children’s development and family wellbeing. Get in touch with your nearest centre to find out what is on offer locally.
Find a list of Children's Centres and Family Hubs on the Plymouth Online Directory.
Express your interest in a course online.
Youth services
For young people aged 11 to 19 and 25 where they have an additional need or disability.
Find out more about youth services.
Find your local youth centre.
Language development
A common development delay to be aware of is children’s language.
Speech and language UK have a useful video about how children learn to talk.
If children fall behind, they can catch up if given extra support early,
There are some ideas for families on the BBC's Tiny Happy People website.
You can find groups and advice through health visitors and your local children’s centre or Family Hub.
Find a list of Children's Centres on the Plymouth Online Directory.
Other useful links
Links to groups and organisations and services for young people can be found on the Plymouth Online Directory.