Tameside NHS Health Visiting Service

Love the simplicity of some of these ways to check in and let someone know that you are ready to listen if they are ready to talk. #MentalHealthAwareness

Recommendations are for professionals to continue to offer guidance around the UNICEF guidelines until further research indicates otherwise unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/w…

We know it isn't easy for everyone to self-isolate. Support is available to help you do this and stop coronavirus in our area. nhs.uk/conditions/cor…? Our local community hubs can also help 👇👇👇

Nearly 14,000 more nurses - but drop in heath visitors   -   Nursing in PracticeNursing in Practice nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/ne…

As tomorrow is #WorldMentalHealthDay, today's #dadpadblog focuses on why dad's #mentalhealth is important. bit.ly/2SHqGat #dadsmatter #howareyoudad #dadblog #perinatalmentalhealth #paternalmentalhealth @MarkWilliamsFMH @DrAndyMayers @dadmattersuk @DADSINMIND @LeedsDads

Health Visitors can support both the parents of young children and the child. Contact your local team for further advice #HealthVisiting #earlyattachment

Letter from retired professor of public health, Woody Caan, in support of health visiting - Health visitors are crucial for families | Letters bit.ly/2SDVN74

It is fantastic that the first Westminster Hall debate is about the impact of COVID on babies and their families. Definitely an issue that needs more attention in Westminster. Thank you @CatMcKinnell for championing this. We look forward to watching at 430pm.

Introducing Play, Learn, Grow. 'Play, Learn, Grow' is our new 8-week programme, which supports you to encourage your child’s learning and development. If you would like to join this free 8-week programme, please send us a message or contact Laura Chatterton on 07803699352

Please light a candle at 7pm next Thursday in support and consider those effected by the deep very sad loss of a baby #WaveOfLight #BLAW #HealthVisiting

Good news for Tameside families 👶🏻

Healthy Start Vouchers are easy to apply for and can be spent at local shops to buy milk and fresh or frozen fruit & veg or can be exchanged for vitamins. Find out if you’re eligible and apply today. tameside.gov.uk/Newsroom/Artic… #HealthyStart @HomeStartHOST @MatVoicesTG @tandgicft

Do you have a little one with an upset tummy? It’s probably a bug & should clear up in a few days. In the meantime, keep them at home and make sure they have plenty of rest & keep sipping water. For more information and advice nhs.uk/conditions/dia… #SelfCareAdviceforChildren

We can all do our part in helping to beat the virus #tgicftresearch

Fab offer - Get 4 for 3! Gr8 opp for HVs to join together virtually at our conf, Creating Healthy Children, COVID and beyond. Special rate for group bookings - Book 3 and use code 4for3ebp2020 to get 4th place for free, inc earlybird rates bit.ly/34l0zgx #iHVEvidence2020

Bookings now open for our virtual Evidence-based practice conference - Creating Healthy Children, COVID and beyond -on 22/23 Sept. Earlybird tickets available, plus special rates for iHV members too! So book your place today! bit.ly/33LiFrO #HealthVisiting

FREE online videos and books for families booktrust.org.uk/hometime

Babies in Lockdown parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/babies-in-lock…

Magnetic toys, a warning to parents! capt.org.uk/news/magnetic-…

⚠️ RESTRICTIONS FOR TAMESIDE ❗ Cases of coronavirus are going up in Greater Manchester. You MUST follow Government issued guidance to protect yourself and others. Let’s work together to protect our Tameside community. More info here: gov.uk/guidance/north…