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Well baby and family drop in is a drop in for families to access many different types of support in one place. Come along on Tuesdays 9.00am -12.00pm Riverside Community Health Project, Carnegie Building, Atkinson Road NE4 8XS
Services offered will change on a weekly basis and can include welfare rights, education, housing, family health, mental health, parenting support, health checks/advice and pregnancy. There is also a my baby and me group running at the same time every week for babies up to the age of 1 at 10:30 – 11:30am
The team can be reached via their Central Line: 07826 531575 (Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm)
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and live in Newcastle, we can offer you information and support.
Start for Life combines the Antenatal and Breastfeeding Support projects. We are a team of practitioners and volunteers working alongside midwives and health visitors to offer additional support to families in Newcastle.
A 12 week evidenced based programme for parents of children aged 2-5yrs old, who have received a diagnosis, are in the process of being assessed or have significant delays in their language development.
Development Checks for your baby.
Appointment only. Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319.
Face to face antenatal classes are now available in family hubs across Newcastle.
Classes will be facilitated by your Community Midwives, Maternity Support Workers, Health Visitors and Nursery Nurses. As well as by Healthworks and Barnardo's representatives.
- Preparation for Labour and birth.
- Baby practical.
- Comforting, caring and feeding your baby.
Please call to book.
Face to face antenatal classes are now available in family hubs across Newcastle.
Classes will be facilitated by your Community Midwifes, Maternity Support Workers, Health Visitors, Nursery Nurses as well as Healthworks and Action for Children Representatives.
Preparation for Labour and Birth
Baby Practical
Comforting, caring for and feeding your baby
Please call to book
Face to face antenatal classes are now available in family hubs across Newcastle.
Classes will be facilitated by your Community Midwifes, Maternity Support Workers, Health Visitors, Nursery Nurses as well as Healthworks and Action for Children Representatives.
Preparation for Labour and Birth
Baby Practical
Comforting, caring for and feeding your baby
Please call to book
A 12 week programme for parents/carers who have a child aged 6 months - 3 years.
This group supports parents/carers to:
- ensure your child feels loved and secure
- support language, social and emotional development
- establish clear and predictable routines
- handle separations and reunions
- use positive discipline to mange tantrums and challenging behaviour.
First session starting Thursday 14th September 9.30 - 11.30am
SVP Deaf Centre is a charity providing care, comfort and compassion for disadvantaged families and individuals within the community, both non-hearing and hearing alike. As the centre is part of the wider organisation of St Vincents de Paul, we embody SVP values while also having a unique focus on bettering the lives of those who have experience of deafness
The North East Autism Society run a Family Networking Group, a closed group on Facebook which aims to empower, educate and connect parents, families and carers by:
- Increasing knowledge
- Sharing useful information
- Connecting people
You can find out more and join the group here on the website:
www.ne-as.org.uk/family-networking
Pre-School Programme
Incredible Years Basic Pre School Programme is a 14 week course for parents with a child aged 3 - 6 years.
Programmes topics are
- Play
- Praise
- Effective Limit Setting
- Using Ignore
- Using Time Out.
First session starting Monday 11th September 10.00am - 12.00pm
Sleep success workshops offer support and guidance around sleep issues for parents and carers of children aged 1-19 years old including children with additional needs.
One-off 3 hour workshops.
Next date: Friday 29 Sept 9.30am – 12pm
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led pay to support bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led pay to support bonding and attachment. For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
A safe space for parents/carers to get low level support and advice
Weekly workshops covering:
- introducing solids
- toilet training
- sleep
- behaviour
For more information and to book, please phone 0191 282 3319
Does your child have a special educational need or a disability?
Would you like to talk to other parents or get advice from professionals?
Drop in to our SEND Parent Support Group for friendly advice or just a chat and a cuppa.
Whether your child has a formal diagnosis or not, we are here to help.
A fun session for children with additional needs. Soft play is available for Stay and Play. Supported by professionals.
For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment.
4 sessions dedicated to early bonding and preparing for birth. Topics include: staying healthy, practical advice, early bonding and brain development and what to expect in labour .
Book through children-ne.org.uk
12pm - 2pm - Appointment Only
2pm - 3pm - Drop in
Please book via your health visitor or phone 0191 282 3319
By appointment only
Drop in clinic - no appointment needed
Look out for an appointment sent by the health visiting team.
By appointment only