Introduction to Start Well Stockport

Give your child the best start in life. You make all the difference!

The first few years are the most important in your child’s life, and as a parent or carer you have the biggest influence of all on their development. Start Well Stockport is here to help and support you with your child’s school readiness journey from pre-birth to 5 years.

We offer the most up-to-date advice and guidance from professionals working together in Start Well teams, which includes:

  • health visitors
  • early years workers
  • family help workers
  • midwives

Specialist support and early help may also be provided by other services, including:

  • the infant parenting service
  • the parenting team
  • the Family Nurse Partnership
  • child therapy services such as:
    • speech and language
    • the portage team

Help and advice

Visit our webpages to find advice on:

You can also get help and advice by calling the Health Visiting and School Nursing advice line.