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1 cohort every half term starting @Charlton after Easter then Gala after half term
Baby Massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help with bonding, colic, teething and circulation. Come to our friendly 5 week course.
Booking is essential 07961 734298
A quiet room for you and your child to relax with various sensory items. The room includes
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Colour changing LED bubble tower
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CD player with a range of CD's of children's songs
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Light up bouncy balls
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Music instruments
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Fidget toys
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And more!
To book your 1 hour session please phone or email.
Please note that the room is only small. Only two households are allowed on one booking.
No appointment needed.
If you would like to weigh your own baby please follow the guidance poster at the venue using the QR code. This will tell you how to weigh your own baby.
Please note this is self-service – no members of the Health Visiting team will be present.
Information and support for carers. Being a carer means you are looking after someone who is ill or disabled, and not being paid.
When caring for someone, it is important to have the right information. Our weekly session can help you find ways to make your caring situation easier to manage.
For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism. Children must be living in Newcastle.
Supporting your autistic child workshop
These sessions will cover:
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worries and action planning
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common misconceptions
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differences in autistic children
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practical strategies to use in everyday life
We have the following dates available:
Barnardo's ensure that young people and families remain at the heart of everything we do. Including our LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning) Whole Family Approach pilot supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people up to the age of 19 years old and their families within Newcastle upon Tyne.
We have experienced staff, available to offer support for young people who identify and/or are exploring being LGBTQ+ and their families.
Support will be offered through 1-2-1 sessions, group and family work as required.
Need help choosing or fitting a sling? Qualified sling fitters will help you find the right sling for you to hire.
The sling library is on the second Monday of the month at City Library, 11-12pm and is a drop in service.
You can find out more by visiting https://oneofthosebabycarriers.com/ or facebook.com/1ofthosebabycarriers
Tuesdays from 29th July 10:00am-12:00
@ Byker Sands Family Centre
And runs for 6 weeks
For children aged primary school age and above to attend with their parent/carer.
A fantastic new course to support young people and their parents to give them coping strategies to deal with life's stresses.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
No appointment needed.
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.
An 8 week programme for parents/carers of babies 0-6 months to support you and your baby.
This group supports parents/carers to:
Care to Learn, which was started 20 years ago as part of the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy, continues to provide funding for childcare to help young parents continue in education after the birth of a child. Young parents are defined as those aged under 20 at the date they start their study programme. It can help the young parent with any additional travel costs involved in taking the child to the childcare provider and also provides funding for childcare whilst young parents are on work placements or industry placements, where these are a defined part of the study programme.
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.
Baby led play to support bonding and attachment. Advice and support given.
For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
A safe space for parents and carers to come together and support each other.
Who’s it for?
Parents and carers of children with SEND – no diagnosis needed. No referral needed, you can just drop in. There is no cost to attend.
Where and when is it?
Galafield Family Hub on the 2nd & last Friday of the month, 9:30-11:30am
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
No appointment needed.
A safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.
Our award-winning service is independent, free and confidential. We can help with things like understanding your rights, getting the health, housing and social care services you need, dealing with letters and phone calls, and supporting you to keep safe from abuse.
