The Children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing needs assessment July 2019 focuses on prevention, early intervention and access to services for Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes Councils. 

MK ChatHealth Advice line

MK ChatHealth Advice is a phone line specifically for children and young people aged 11 to 19 who can call 07480 635517 for confidential advice and support.  

Flu Vaccines

Information about Flu Vaccinations for children aged 2 to 10 can be found on our Immunisation and Vaccination page or on the NHS website.

Public Health Services in Milton Keynes

• breastfeeding across Milton Keynes is supported by Public Health to increase the initiation and prevalence of breastfeeding - BF Alliance Milton Keynes is a local group their mission statement is to promote, protect, support and normalise breastfeeding in Milton Keynes so that families can achieve their breastfeeding aims 
• oral health improvement - poor oral health can affect someone’s ability to eat, speak, smile and socialise normally, for example, due to pain or social embarrassment, read more about how to take care of  your teeth and gums 
• MoreLife is a healthy weight management service for Milton Keynes which offers child and family weight management services - more information about eating well, healthy weight and exercise can be found on our Healthy Weight page
• the 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing Service service delivers a combined health visiting and school nursing service for children and young people up to19 years old in Milton Keynes

Information for professionals

Healthy Young People's Network provides information and support for statutory, non-statutory, independent and voluntary sector organisations that support young people’s Health and Wellbeing in Milton Keynes.