Child Health Clinics
Key Locations and Services:
Deal Family Hub (Park Avenue, CT14 9UU):
- Baby Clinic (Drop-in): Mondays, 9:30am to 11:30am/11:15am.
- Services: Health visitor advice, weighing, and support.
- NCT Infant Feeding Support: Mondays, 9:30am to 11:30am.
Dover Area Support
Duty Health Visitor: Available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm at 0300 103 2204 or email kentchft.DoverDutyHV@nhs.net. Based at Dover District Council Offices Whitfield.
Let’s Chat 0-5
This a confidential text messaging service from the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, offering quick advice from health visitors for parents/carers of children aged 0-5 (07312 263368). It provides support on topics like feeding, sleeping, child development, and minor illnesses, usually within one working day.
- Contact Number: Text 07312 263368 to reach the team directly.
- Availability: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, excluding bank holidays.
- Who is it for? Parents and carers in Kent with children from birth to starting school
- What can you ask? Advice on baby/toddler health, mental health, weaning, and development