Start for Life offer
Birth to two-years-old
Birth registration
Within 42 days of your baby being born, you need to register baby's birth.
Health visiting services
The Cambridgeshire Community Services' Healthy Child Programme (HCP) provides health visiting services in Norfolk. The team supports you and your family after your baby is born.
Contact health visiting services - Just One Number and Parentline
Health visitor checks
Between conception and the age of two, you and your family will receive at least four health visiting led checks. The service will invite you to:
- An antenatal appointment to meet your health visitor between 28-32 weeks of pregnancy
- A new birth appointment
- A 6-8 week review
- A 1-year review. The review focuses on supporting you and your baby's development. They will be look at your baby's language and learning, diet, behaviour and safety. They will also ask you to complete an Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) about your child's development.
GP health check
When your baby is six to eight-weeks-old, your GP will invite you with your baby for a physical health examination. They will also check parents' health and wellbeing. This is an opportunity to discuss any physical or emotional health needs you or your family may have.
Vaccinations
Your baby will receive vaccinations during their first two years of their life. Your GP will give these.