Best Start for Life
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If you are pregnant or have a child under five years old, then we would love you to join us for our Best Start for Life event on Friday 27 October, at The Lantern, Shrewsbury, SY1 4NG. 10am-4pm
Find out what services are currently on offer for Shropshire families with young children, and let us know what support you would like to see in the future.
You are welcome to drop-in at any point during the day, or join us for one (or all!) of the talks and planned activities.
Here's what is going on:
Public Health Nursing Service - Shropshire Community NHS Trust
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10am - 12 noon Healthy Child Programme |
Find out what Health Visitors and Family Nurses do, and how they can help your family. Includes a chance to ask your questions. |
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12 noon - 1pm Take Action Today |
The launch of Shropshire's new Child Safety Campaign called Take Action Today. |
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1pm Introducing solid foods
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Weaning your child can be a nerve wracking time. When should you start? How should you go about it? Our experienced Health Visitors are here with up-to-date information and advice to help build your confidence. |
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2.30pm School readiness session |
Starting school is a major milestone for your child. There are lots of things you can do at home to help them prepare. |
The Big Bottle Campaign
Head over to the Main Hall to visit The Healthy Smile Team who will giving away free-flow cups and offering oral health advice. Find out the benefits of switching from a bottle or valved beaker, to a free-flow cup for your baby or toddler.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue
Shropshire’s Fire and Rescue service will be in the Main Hall providing home fire safety advice. There may even be a special visit from a fire engine!
Interactive play activities suitable for toddlers - school aged children
Our Early Help services will be running some fun activities in the Main Hall.
Shropshire Parent and Carer Council (PACC)
Parents and Carers of children with a disability or additional need can visit PACC, who will be available all day in the Lantern Library. PACC would like to hear how the Best Start for Life Offer could be developed for SEND families.
Shropshire Council’s Family Information Service and Shropshire's SEND Local Offer will also be available to chat too.
Calm space
There will be a calm space room available for anyone who needs a break from the noise and activity in the main hall.
Infant feeding and baby friendly space
A big thank you to the Lantern Library who are providing a quieter space for small babies and their parents or carers, with a seating area for infant feeding, or just to take time to enjoy all that the library has to offer! Shropshire’s Breastfeeding Network will also be in the library to promote their face-to-face support groups.
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Plus lots of other fantastic services including:
- SeaChange - Information regarding local drop-in services and psychotherapeutic support to families with children age five and under
- Shropshire's specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team from Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust
- 24U Team - Find out about funding for your child's early years education
- Community Speech and Language Therapy Services from Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
- Maternity Services, Asthma Support - Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital
and much more!
