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Find out about changes to our services and Christmas opening times on our Festive information page. To find out when your bin will be collected over the festive period, visit Changes to County Durham bin collections at Christmas.

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Start for life - supporting you and your child from pregnancy up to age 2

We want families to thrive, so we've put together what we call our Start for Life offer. It has useful information for you and your family from before a baby is born through to their second birthday. This includes health care, family advice, training and fun classes.

Fit For Pregnancy Getting ready for pregnancy
Healthy Pregnancy Staying healthy in pregnancy
Father holding newborn baby Emotional wellbeing support for parents and parents to be
Baby Breastfeeding Feeding your baby and starting solids
Toddler Oral Health Looking after your baby's health
Mother talking to her baby Your baby's speech and language development
Father holding his newborn baby Courses and groups for parents-to-be, parents and their children
Conceptual image of trainers of father, mother and child Families Information Service
SEND early years Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and our Local Offer
Family saving money in a piggy bank Help with your money
Register now chat bubble Register for free with our Family Hubs

Domestic abuse

Drugs and alcohol support

Report a concern about a child

Communication support

Oral health

Healthy Start



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