Anya – A new digital companion for families in Lancashire

September 30, 2025

Lancashire Health Visiting and School nursing has extended its services with Anya, a free digital app designed to support families across Lancashire from pregnancy through to a child’s second birthday.

Anya is part of Lancashire Health Visiting and School Nursing’s commitment to providing accessible, trusted support during the first 1,001 days of parenting. The app complements existing services by offering 24/7 guidance on infant feeding, early parenting, and child development.

Support at every stage

Anya helps families navigate both pregnancy and the early years with confidence. Whether you’re preparing for birth or adjusting to life with a newborn, Anya offers practical, personalised support whenever it’s needed.

Key features

• 24/7 Accessto expert guidance and resources
• Anya AI Virtual Companionoffering real-time support tailored to each family’s journey
• Interactive 3D Animationsto support breastfeeding techniques
• Specialist Drop-In Video Sessionsfor feeding support from home
• Virtual Communitiesto connect with other parents and peer supporters
• Comprehensive Resource Librarywith FAQs, articles, and tailored programmes
• Personalised Antenatal Programmeincluding trimester-specific guidance and a birth planning tool

Anya is available in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Urdu and Bengali, making support more accessible for families across Lancashire.

How to access Anya

Families in Lancashire can download the Anya Health App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. By entering a Lancashire postcode during sign-up, users will automatically receive free premium access from pregnancy until their child turns two.

The app is also available to co-parents, grandparents, and other caregivers living within the area.

After the child’s second birthday, access will revert to the free version of the app.

Download the Anya app here