services involved. The Health Visiting team, Breastfeeding Team and Children’s Centre were already well represented in the centre prior to the project. The Stop Smoking Advisor was happy to take part on a monthly basis. The new service was advertised in the local GP surgery and children’s centre and a press release was published in the local paper. Flyers were also given out at Health Visiting clinics. Services provided Information about other local groups and facilities Initial registration at Children’s Centre Library Services for babies and children Ante natal care Post natal care Advantages for clients Health visitor drop-in clinic Smoking Cessation advice and Carbon One stop shop for everyone, bringing Monoxide testing new clients into the Children’s Centre Antenatal breast feeding motivational environment and culture. intervention Encourages participation and social Antenatal and Post natal breast feeding interaction – more enjoyable for staff advice and support and clients alike. Post natal support More effective and meaningful Family Support Worker (Children’s communication between professionals Centre) and clients Healthy Start Vitamins Equality in access to local health care and health promotion Child friendly environment with excellent Signposting to other services: resources Children Centre services and groups In an area of high population and need Infant and Maternal mental health Accessible on foot and by car. (Parking services available) Baby café (for breastfeeding mothers) Seamless transition of care for clients: Postnatal groups Local community Midwives and Health Visitor present. Baby Massage Video-Interactive Guidance Benefits to the babies and children Support for fathers Further referral to Smoking Cessation Health promotion and intervention that groups/clinics can optimize outcomes. Counselling Increased support for breastfeeding Domestic Violence/Escape the mothers Trap/Freedom Programme More mothers breastfeeding for longer Housing information and advice Reduction in smoking leading to (Flagship Housing) healthier outcomes Benefits advice Parenting capacity can be improved Employment Law where required through promotion of Preparation for Birth and Beyond public health agenda (Change 4 life, classes promotion of Breastfeeding etc.) Weigh, stay and play clinic healthier lifestyles encouraged
services involved. The Health Visiting team, Breastfeeding Team and Children’s Centre were already well represented in the centre prior to the project. The Stop Smoking Advisor was happy to take part on a monthly basis. The new service was advertised in the local GP surgery and children’s centre and a press release was published in the local paper. Flyers were also given out at Health Visiting clinics. Services provided Initial registration at Children’s Centre Ante natal care Post natal care Health visitor drop-in clinic Smoking Cessation advice and Carbon Monoxide testing Antenatal breast feeding motivational intervention Antenatal and Post natal breast feeding advice and support Post natal support Family Support Worker (Children’s Centre) Healthy Start Vitamins Signposting to other services: Children Centre services and groups Infant and Maternal mental health services Baby café (for breastfeeding mothers) Postnatal groups Baby Massage Video-Interactive Guidance Support for fathers Further referral to Smoking Cessation groups/clinics Counselling Domestic Violence/Escape the Trap/Freedom Programme Housing information and advice (Flagship Housing) Benefits advice Employment Law Preparation for Birth and Beyond classes Weigh, stay and play clinic Information about other local groups and facilities Library Services for babies and children Advantages for clients One stop shop for everyone, bringing new clients into the Children’s Centre environment and culture. Encourages participation and social interaction – more enjoyable for staff and clients alike. More effective and meaningful communication between professionals and clients Equality in access to local health care and health promotion Child friendly environment with excellent resources In an area of high population and need Accessible on foot and by car. (Parking available) Seamless transition of care for clients: Local community Midwives and Health Visitor present. Benefits to the babies and children Health promotion and intervention that can optimize outcomes. Increased support for breastfeeding mothers More mothers breastfeeding for longer Reduction in smoking leading to healthier outcomes Parenting capacity can be improved where required through promotion of public health agenda (Change 4 life, promotion of Breastfeeding etc.) healthier lifestyles encouraged
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