Publications

This booklet outlines advice on many key nutritional issues for children aged one to five. It includes information on how to provide a healthy, balanced diet for this age group, guidance on suitable snacks and drinks, feeding a vegetarian c

This leaflet highlights the importance of vitamin D supplements for particular groups, including babies, children aged between 1 and 4 years, people whose exposure to sunlight is limited, and those with darker skins (eg those of African, African-Caribbean and South Asian origin). It also highlights the recommendations that all adults and children aged 5 years and over should consider taking vitamin D supplements of 10 micrograms during the autumn and winter months (October to late March/April).

This leaflet encourages uptake of the flu vaccine for those people in eligible groups. Note, the vaccine is now being offered to those aged 50 and over.

This poster encourages the general public to take up the offer of a flu vaccine if they are eligible. Please note, the flu vaccine is now being offered to those aged 50 and over.

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This leaflet highlights the importance of looking after your mental health and being aware of any signs of problems with it.

This booklet provides new safety information on the preparation and storage of infant formula milk and is aimed at minimising the risk of infection from bacteria that may sometimes be present in the milk powder.

This leaflet aims to encourage breastfeeding mothers to continue breastfeeding after they have returned to work.

This leaflet is for grandparents who want to support their daughter or son’s partner in their decision to breastfeed. It answers any questions or concerns they may have and describes what support they can offer.  

This book presents the reasons why mothers and babies benefit from breastfeeding and explains how to breastfeed successfully. 

This leaflet gives partners information on the benefits of breastfeeding for their baby. It highlights the importance of their support in helping their partner to continue to breastfeed.

The Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) provides weekly updates on the number of reported infectious disease cases.

This updated version of the poster provides information on the risks of sudden infant death. The leaflet has also been updated to highlight the risk of co-sleeping.

More accidents happen in the home than anywhere else. There are countless home safety hazards – being aware of them is the first step to preventing accidents.

This leaflet identifies hazards in the home environment for children under 5 and offers tips on how to minimise risks and prevent accidents.

People with diabetes are invited to attend the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and the ‘What you need to know’ leaflet is sent with the invitation. The screening service is free and part of their overall diabetes care.