Warwickshire 0-5 Services

What we do

We work to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families in the crucial first years of life.

To access information about the local service offer and specialist services that can support you and your family go to the Warwickshire Health Visiting website

You can also access information from your health visiting team through these pages

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Linktree for up to date resources

Contact

If you have any questions about your pre-school child or your own health and well being you can use our texting service CHAT health on 07520 615293 anytime. A health visitor will aim to text you back within 2 hours in normal working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, excluding Bank Holidays).

Please note we support messaging from UK numbers only, which will be charged at your normal rate.

You can also contact your local HV team whose details are available on the Health For Under 5swebsite. If you are unsure who this may be, there is an interactive map.

If you are a Dad, there is a free app available on android and digital- just search DadPad.

If you would like to feedback to your Warwickshire health visiting team please clickhere

What we do

We offer a voluntary programme for young first time mothers (and their partners). Our specially-trained nurses provide regular home visits, from early pregnancy and can work with you up until your child is aged two. The Family Nurse Partnership uses methods on attachment, relationships and becoming independent. Your family nurse will build a trusting and supportive relationship with you and your family and if you decide to join you will be allocated a Family Nurse who works with you. Together you will decide what to cover in each visit to help you achieve your goals and become the best parent you can be.

Your family nurse will help you:

• increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy
• improve your child's development
• build a positive relationship with your baby and others
• plan for the future
• make lifestyle choices that gives your child the best possible start in life
• achieve your aspirations such as finding a job or returning to education

Please contact us or your midwife if:

• You are 19 years old or under and under 28 weeks pregnant
• You live in Warwickshire
• You would like to have the opportunity to have a family nurse to help you have a healthy pregnancy and be the best mum you can

If you would like to join the Family Nurse Partnership:

• If you live in South Warwickshire or Rugby, please contact Family Nurse Supervisor on Tel: 01926 567155 or 07808 763319

• If you live in North Warwickshire, please contact Family Nurse Supervisor on Tel: 02476 491138 or 01675 461966 or 07808763322

We hope to be able to give everyone a place on the programme, however, if the programme is full you will be supported by other services and your midwife will help with this.

Dads or partners are welcome to join in if the mum would like them to.

DADPAD – Developed alongside the NHS, DadPad is a free app available on android and digital, especially created for Dad’s. Just search DadPad on Google Play Store / App Store.

Contact and Location

Family Nurse Partnership (North)

Coleshill Clinic, Wingfield Road, Coleshill, B46 3LJ

Tel: 01675 461966

Bulkington Clinic (Situated in Bulkington Village Community & Conference Centre), School Road, Bedworth CV12 9JB

Tel: 02476 491138

Family Nurse Partnership (South and Rugby)

Acorn House, Coventry Road, Warwick, CV34 4RT

Tel: 01926 567155

Useful Links

Information for pregnancy:

• Help with managing your money before, during and after the birth of your baby from the Money Advice Service
• What you must consider if you have any new or expectant mothers in your workplace
• The Lullaby Trust guide to essential things you can do, or avoid doing, to help lower the chance of SIDSThe Lullaby Trust guide to essential things you can do, or avoid doing, to help lower the chance of SIDS
• Information about handling your baby with care from the NSPCCInformation about handling your baby with care from the NSPCC
• Healthy Start Application Form- if you're pregnant or have a young child under four you could get Healthy Start vouchers
• Information on being vaccinated against whooping cough during pregnancyInformation on being vaccinated against whooping cough during pregnancy

Information for infancy:

• NHS Start4Life
• A guide to immunisations up to 13 months of ageA guide to immunisations up to 13 months of age
• ROSPA car seat website - a properly fitted child car seat will help to prevent your child from being thrown about inside the vehicle, or ejected from it, if there is a crash

Information for toddlerhood:

• The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you stud

What we do

We believe in delivering a service which in embedded in kindness and compassion to support you on your journey of breast milk feeding. If you are feeding your baby any human milk and would like support or access any of our services please see below. We offer support on a one to one basis up until 8 weeks and can see you in our support group until 4 months.

We have recently been revalidated in stage 3 Baby Friendly Accreditation. The UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative enables public services to better support families with feeding and developing close and loving relationships so that all babies get the best possible start in life.

How we support you:

• We work closely with many professionals including Midwifery, Health Visiting, Children’s Centre’s and GP’s. We can also sign post you to many other agencies.
• Offer a breast pump loan sceme if you are having feeding challenges for a maximum period of 4 weeks.
• Offer support groups, where you can attend if you would like to see a member of our team or come along to meet other breastfeeding parents.
• Offer a monthly virtual antenatal session.
• Free volunteer training twice a year.
• Staff trained in tongue function assessment.
• Social media presence and You tube playlist.
• QR referral system.
• Offer training to Health Professionals across Warwickshire.
• After an intial discussion we offer a package of care tailored to your needs.

We promote relationship building, skin to skin, effective milk transfer, baby brain development, responsive feeding, positioning and attachment,emotional attachment and bonding and many more.

Our team is made up from Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Health Visitors, Nurses, Support Workers and Admininstators. We offer a free service to families across Warwickshire, however please see below for the service offer in your area as this does look differently across Warwickshire.

Our Team Philosophy

The Early Infant Feeding Support Service seeks to increase initiation and duration of breastfeeding through effective and validated support systems, whilst challenging the culture of breastfeeding locally and nationally to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

How we support you in North and East of Warwickshire:

The IF Service offers antenatal and postnatal (up to baby being 8 weeks old) support Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Contact the team for more information on the phone number or email address below under contact and location details.

• Antenatally, we have a monthly virtual clinic via Microsoft Teams, to access parents can complete the form (Please contact us after 20 week scan)
• Postnatally, parents can call/email us or complete the form (For babies 8 weeks and under)
• We run a weekly support group, for babies up to 4 months of age at Camphill Children's Centre Nuneaton, Wednesdays, between 10am - 11.30am, by appointment only, to book a place email the team.
• We run a weekly support group, for babies up to 4 months of age at Claremont Children's Centre Rugby, Wednesdays, between 10am - 11.30am, by appointment only, to book a place email the team.
• Parents can access our Facebook Pages and Facebook support group
• We offer Infant Feeding education videos
• Parents can access NHS Warwickshire Breastfeeding on Instagram
• Parents can access our 0-5 website

How we support you in South Warwickshire:

• Hospital Service (Warwick Hospital) antenatal and postnatal support (up to 4 weeks, 8 weeks for tongue assessment). Telephone 01926 495321 ext. 8584
• Parents can access our Facebook Page SWFT Infant Feeding
  
• Parents can access our Facebook Page Warwickshire Welcomes Breastfeeding
  
• Infant Feeding Education Videos
• Parents can access NHS Warwickshire Breastfeeding on Instagram
• Parents can access our 0-5 website

For up to date information and resources visit our linktree

Contact and location

Telephone: 01926 626 529
Email: swg-tr.breastfeedingnorth@nhs.net

Useful Links

For up to date information and resources visit our linktree

What we do

At your first appointment with your Midwife you will be asked to do a simple breath test for carbon monoxide (CO). CO is a toxic gas released from tobacco smoke, exhaust fumes and faulty gas appliances. CO is extremely harmful to you and your baby:

• Each time you smoke your baby is deprived of the oxygen s/he needs to grow for about 20 minutes
• It deprives your muscles, brain and body tissues of oxygen
• It damages your placenta
• It restricts the oxygen supply to your baby
• It can lead to poor growth, premature birth and still birth

Why should you quit smoking?

The earlier you stop the better. But it’s never too late to quit!

• Your baby will feel the benefits straight away
• You will reduce the risk of your baby being born underweight and under-developed

You and your baby will be free from CO in less than 24 hours

Plus…

• More money to spend on you and your baby
• More time to spend with your family
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Better health in the future

We want you to have the best chance of a healthy and happy baby so we refer all smokers to the NHS Stop Smoking in Pregnancy Service for help to quit.

We’re not here to tell you to stop. We’re here to help if you want to quit.

We’re here to give you honest, unbiased support to help you take steps towards a healthy, smoke-free pregnancy. We offer free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to all our clients, including patches and gum to help you quit, and are always on hand to answer any questions or concerns you might have.

Our specialist advisors are available to come to your home to chat through the options and work with you, one to one, to help you achieve your goal. We know everyone is different and our advisors have the knowledge and experience to help find the best way forward for you. And it doesn’t end with just one session. We will be there for you with regular appointments throughout your pregnancy to help, encourage and advise.

Normally, you can access our services by being referred by your midwife but if you want to call us FREE on 07917 227004 and tell us you are pregnant and would like to quit smoking we will put you in touch with your local Stop Smoking in Pregnancy Advisor, and a home visit will be arranged.

Contact and location

St Nicolas Park Clinic, Windermere Avenue, Nuneaton CV11 6HH
Tel: 07917 227004
Email: ssip@swft.nhs.uk
Visit: www.quit4baby.co.uk or our facebook page.

Useful links

• Stop Smoking in Pregnancy Warwickshire
• NHS Better Health