Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

ParentLine

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ParentLine is a confidential text messaging service providing parents and carers of 0-5 year olds in Dorset to seek advice from our health visiting team about their child's health and development via text message.

Parents and carers can seek advice about a range of issues such as breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning,toileting, minor illness, behaviour, parenting and more.

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Venue/Contact Details
Area coverage
National
Directions
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Times and Costs
Opening times:
ParentLine runs 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding weekends and bank holidays) with a ParentLine practitioner responding to messages within one working day. If a text is sent outside these hours the parent/carer will receive an automated message with advice on where to get help if they require it urgently. This new messaging service is being provided in addition to the current health visiting service offer.
Further opening details:
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • Daily
Availability
  • All Year Round
Costs:
Messages are charged at your usual rates.
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information