NEW PARENTS PACK CONTENT
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INTRODUCTION 5
NEW PARENTS PACK 5
CHESED 5
FRS BABY & TODDLER GROUP 6
KUDDLE UP SHABBAT 6
FRS KINDERGARTEN 6
NURSERY EDUCATION FUND (NEF) 7
BEING A JEWISH PARENT 7
THE MOVEMENT FOR REFORM JUDAISM 7
BIRTH 7
BABY BLESSING 7
BRIT-MILAH 8
CIRCUMCISION 8
ASSOCATION OF REFORM AND LIBERAL MOHALIM 8
GREATER LONDON 8
LIVERPOOL 9
THE NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST (NCT) 9 Page 1 BARNET BRANCH NCT 9
NCT NEARLY NEW SALES 10
BREASTFEEDING 10
NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE 10
BREASTFEEDING NETWORK 10
NHS GUIDANCE OF BREASTFEEDING 10
LA LECHE LEAGUE 10
DRUGS IN BREASTMILK HELPLINE 11
BABYCENTRE 11
BIRTH TO FIVE 11
IMMUNISATION 11
HEALTH VISITORS BARNET 12
WHAT’S ON FOR LITTLE ONES BARNET 12
BABY GROUPS IN BARNET 12
FOR PARENTS BY PARENTS 12
NET MUMS 13
THE PARENTS’ DIRECTORY 13
FAMILIES ONLINE 13
BABY MASSAGE 13
Page 2 CHILD TRUST FUND (CTF) 13
CHILD BENEFIT 14
CHILDREN AND TAX CREDITS 14
THE CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY (CSA) 14
EVERY CHILD MATTERS 14
OFSTED 15
SCHOOLS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT 15
SURESTART 15
EVERY CHILD MATTERS 15
SURE-START BARNET 16
BOOKSTART 16
BOOKSTART BARNET 16
THE TRAFFIC CLUB 16
POST NATAL DEPRESSION 17
THE NHS GUIDE TO BABY BLUES & POST NATAL DEPRESSION 17
THE DEPRESSION ALLIANCE 17
THE ASSOCIATION FOR POST NATAL ILLNESS 17
MIND - UNDERSTANDING POST NATAL DEPRESSION 18
MEET A MUM ASSOCIATION (MAMA) 18
Page 3 CRY-SIS HELPLINE 18
NORWOOD 18
PARENTLINE PLUS 19
RELATE NORTH LONDON 20
SAMARITANS 20
THE TWINS AND MULTIPLE BIRTHS ASSOCIATION (TAMBA) 21
FINCHLEY TWINS 21
MULTIPLE BIRTHS FOUNDATION 21
ACTION FOR SICK CHILDREN 21
NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY 22
P.O.D.S (PARENTS) 22
CONTACT A FAMILY 22
BRITISH RED CROSS 22
NHS DIRECT 23
NHS CHOICES 23
LOCAL HOSPITALS 24
LOCAL POLICE STATIONS 25
DISCLAIMER 25
Page 4 INTRODUCTION
NEW PARENTS PACK
Clearly it is easier said than done. The first commandment in the Torah is God’s command to to go forth and multiply and as a synagogue we are thrilled for you and look – פב רו ורב בוו forward to welcoming your new baby into the community.
However we also understand that becoming a new parent can be exciting, overwhelming, scary and exasperating and don’t want you to feel alone entering into this new chapter of your life. FRS is not just a synagogue, we are not just here for services on Shabbat and festivals, we are a community and want to help and support you in any way we can. Therefore we have put together some information we thought you might find useful in the coming weeks or months and hope that you will also feedback to us what might be missing here so that we can keep helping other parents in the future. We have tried to give you some answers to the Jewish questions which might arise at this time as well as giving you information about what we as a community provide at this time and what is on offer locally or can be accessed via the web.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me or the synagogue office if you need any help or advice that you think we can provide or if you just need a listening ear and a bit of support.
Mazel Tov and sending blessing of strength to take you on this next stage of your journey,
Rabbi Miriam Berger
[email protected] CHESED
Chesed means 'kindness' in Hebrew.
What does Chesed do?
Everyone needs a little help from time to time. Chesed is the group within FRS that tries to make sure we are there when you need that extra bit of support.
Chesed is the group which aims to strengthen the ties of community in FRS in very practical ways:
Page 5 helping members who need support, bringing together members with similar interests, making you feel at home at FRS.
For more information or help please contact the FRS Office 020 8446 3244 http://www.frsonline.org/chesed.html Email: [email protected]
Page 6 The Synagogue has a lot of activities for families and children of all ages. Check out the FRS website and click on the Kids @ FRS link to see what is available. http://www.frsonline.org/about_us.html FRS BABY & TODDLER GROUP
Held on Tuesday mornings 9:30 am - 11:30 am term time only.
All members are welcome to attend this drop-in group. A warm atmosphere, a broad selection of toys, books, arts & crafts changed weekly, fruit snacks provided, story time and singing. A great way to meet other Mums in the community. There is a nominal charge of £3 per morning to cover costs.
Please Note: That the doors close once we reach 30 children for health and safety reasons, so you are advised to come as early as possible. KUDDLE UP SHABBAT
A Shabbat experience for the under 7s at FRS. Join Rabbi Miriam Berger and others for Shabbat songs, blessings and to welcome Shabbat with your families and friends.
This is a great opportunity to welcome Shabbat with your child and allow them to feel comfortable with their synagogue, Shabbat songs and the blessings for Shabbat.
Takes place every Friday 4.15 pm – 5 pm. FRS KINDERGARTEN
The Reform Jewish Kindergarten is attached to the synagogue for members of the Shul. Ofsted rated FRS Kindergarten ‘Outstanding’ in October 2005 and then again in November 2009. FRS Kindergarten provides a warm nurturing environment providing a quality service. They also offer ‘optional’ additional services including Jewish studies, Hebrew, music and movement and fitness.
It is open from 9:15 am to 12:15pm Monday to Friday during term times and parents can choose to pay for additional hours including an early morning club and extended day sessions for those children who have been at the Kindergarten for at least three terms or are in the Swans Class. Children can start from the age of two years six months however FRS Kindergarten can only take a maximum of 60 children so if you are thinking about sending your child it is never too early to put your child on the waiting list.
For more information contact:
Head Teacher Sharon Lee 020 8445 6807 [email protected]
Page 7 NURSERY EDUCATION FUND (NEF)
All 3 and 4 year old children are eligible for a government funded, part time, early years education place with a provider that is registered to receive the grant from the term following their third birthday.
Most nurseries are eligible including FRS Kindergarten to help towards the termly fees.
Children are eligible for 15 hours of free pre-school education a week for 38 weeks a year. Click on the link to read more. http://www.barnet.gov.uk/index/community-living/childcare/quidsforkids/nef.htm
BEING A JEWISH PARENT
Being a parent is not easy and we all want to get it right. Each parent has something different to give their child which contributes towards their educational, religious, social and emotional needs.
The Family Law Group of The Board of Deputies have put together a useful document on Jewish Family Life and Customs – A Practical Guide which you may find useful which discusses the role of the Jewish Family, its values and Jewish traditions and customs in giving the child a Jewish Experience.
Click on the link to read more http://www.boardofdeputies.org.uk/file/FamilyLifeCustoms.pdf
THE MOVEMENT FOR REFORM JUDAISM
The Movement for Reform Judaism has a very useful website providing information on Jewish traditions following the birth of a child and throughout the lifecycle. http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/a-to-z-of-reform-judaism/life-cycle.html
Particularly covering the following :-
BIRTH http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/a-to-z-of-reform-judaism/services/birth.html
BABY BLESSING http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/a-to-z-of-reform-judaism/contemporary-issues/baby-blessing.html
Page 8 BRIT-MILAH http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/a-to-z-of-reform-judaism/medical-ethics/brit-milah.html
CIRCUMCISION http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/a-to-z-of-reform-judaism/medical-ethics/circumcision.html
ASSOCATION OF REFORM AND LIBERAL MOHALIM
List of full members as at 1 st December 2009
GREATER LONDON
COHEN Dr Howard (Surrey)
Telephone:- 01883 625262 Email: [email protected]
ROSENBAUM Mr Tom Email: [email protected]
Telephone:- 07711 956182
SCHAMROTH Dr Alan (Finchley, North London)
Telephone:- 020 8346 1293 Email: [email protected]
WALDES Dr Rodney (Hanwell, West London)
Telephone:- 020 8567 3665 Email: [email protected]
LEEDS
Zoltie Mr Nigel
Telephone:- 01423 500504 (w) Email: [email protected]
Page 9 LIVERPOOL
GOLDTHORPE Dr Selwyn
Telephone:- 0151 928 5515 Email: [email protected]
MANCHESTER
KOLB Mr Charles
Telephone:- 0161 766 4825 (H); 07850 414714(M) Email: [email protected]
THE NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST (NCT)
The NCT helps over a million mums and dads each year through pregnancy, birth and early days of parenthood. The NCT offers antenatal and postnatal courses, local support and reliable information to help all parents.
The NCT is a UK wide charity that aims to enable all parents to have an experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenting that enriches their lives and provides a sound foundation for parenthood.
The range of support the NCT can offer is antenatal classes, breast feed counselling, regular coffee mornings in your area for mums with babies or toddlers. Various social events ranging from days out or picking up bargains at our Near New Sales. The NCT also produces a quarterly newsletter full of useful contact details and articles to make you laugh or just to pick up a few tips.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/home
Barnet Branch NCT
The Barnet Branch NCT offers a lot of specific help to local parents including:-
Regular breastfeeding drop ins
Postnatal coffee mornings in East Finchley, Barnet, Mill Hill, Borehamwood
Refresher courses for second time parents
Weaning courses
Bumps & Babies Group in Finchley
Postnatal Courses
They have a dedicated breastfeeding support line
Page 10 For more information please contact. http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/in-your-area/barnet
Page 11 NCT NEARLY NEW SALES
The cost of kitting out your child for the first five years can run into thousands of pounds. NCT Nearly New Sales are the perfect solution – top-quality baby and children’s clothes and equipment at bargain prices straight from their loving owners.
Find your local sale below and buy or sell everything from prams and toys to changing mats and clothes.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/in-your-area/nearly-new-sales BREASTFEEDING
Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions. Many mums find breastfeeding a bit of a challenge, especially at first. Your body is doing its best to supply your new baby with milk
NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE http://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk/
Telephone: 0300 100 0212
BREASTFEEDING NETWORK http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/
Telephone: 0300 100 0210
NHS GUIDANCE OF BREASTFEEDING www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk
LA LECHE LEAGUE
Telephone: 0845 120 2918 http://www.laleche.org.uk/
Page 12 DRUGS IN BREASTMILK HELPLINE
For information on taking prescription drugs while breastfeeding. http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-in-breastmilk.html
Telephone: 0844 412 4665
BABYCENTRE http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/breastfeeding/problemsandsolutions/
BIRTH TO FIVE
Birth to Five is an easy-to-use and practical guide for parents. It gives the latest advice and information on all aspects of child health, immunisation, healthy eating, childhood illnesses and child safety.
Fully illustrated with photographs, cartoons and helpful diagrams, this new edition of Birth to Five explains:
the first few weeks and how your child will develop; learning, playing, habits and behaviour; feeding the family; where to get help and advice and your rights and benefits.
This book contains everything you need to know about becoming a parent
Click on the link to read more. http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_0749 24
IMMUNISATION
A Guide to Immunisations up to 3 Years of Age http://www.immunisation.nhs.uk/publications/284537_imm_to13Months_sep09_acc.pdf
When and why? - which vaccines are given when, why they are given at certain ages, what to do if you miss an appointment. Risk - weighing up the relative risks of immunisation. Safety - how vaccines are tested and monitored. Click on the link to read more http://www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Library/Publications/Leaflets
Page 13 HEALTH VISITORS BARNET
Health visiting service is part of the newly configured Children & Families Service in Barnet PCT. There is a named health visitor for each General Practice in Barnet who is based at a local health centre and visits the practice on a regular basis. Click on the link to read more. http://www.barnet.nhs.uk/ec/Folders/PreviewDoc.asp?id=637
WHAT’S ON FOR LITTLE ONES BARNET
Barnet runs numerous classes and activities for babies, toddlers and pre school children all local to you.
Click on the link to read more http://www.whatson4littleones.co.uk/search_results.asp
BABY GROUPS IN BARNET
Things to do in Barnet for Children & Young People http://www.barnet.gov.uk/directory-libraries-to-parentandtoddler.pdf http://www.barnet.gov.uk/things-to-do-p34-41.pdf http://www.netmums.com/in/barnet http://www.netmums.com/places/Indoor_Play.359/Barnet/ http://www.netmums.com/places/Parent_and_Baby_Toddler_Groups.437/
FOR PARENTS BY PARENTS
All about parenting in Barnet. Very useful information ranging from www.ForParentsbyParents.com was created in 2001 by two parents who wanted to provide an honest web site for other parents. The site continues to be run by parents who believe that collectively parents are the best source of support to each other.
The site wants to be honest about what being a parent is really like and to talk about the important issues of being a parent, not just the trivia. There is a members and non-members site. http://www.forparentsbyparents.com/myarea/mytown.html?cy=Hertfordshire&tn=BARNET
Page 14 NET MUMS
Net mums is a UK based family of local websites set up and run by mothers. It includes a discussion forum and provides support and advice for parents on a national level. With over half a million unique users and over 50 members of staff, Net mums is one of the UKs most popular social networking, advice and support websites.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.netmums.com/home/home/THE PARENTS’ DIRECTORY
To help parents know what is available in their local area. http://www.parentsdirectories.com/ FAMILIES ONLINE
Families Online is the website for Families magazines in the UK. This site provides reviews by real mums, a vast choice of features, listing of events, forums plus pages of local information from our local editors. Families Online is available on line as well as in magazine form. You can pick up copies at local libraries and community centres.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.familiesonline.co.uk/local
BABY MASSAGE
Used for healthy full-term babies, massage can be relaxing for both babies and parents. http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/your_kids/babies_massage.shtml
CHILD TRUST FUND (CTF)
Child Trust Fund is a savings and investment account for children. Children born on or after 1 September 2002 will receive a £250 voucher to start their account. The account belongs to the child and cannot be touched until they turn 18, so that children have some money behind them to start their adult life.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.childtrustfund.gov.uk/
Telephone: 0845 302 1470
Page 15 CHILD BENEFIT
Child benefit is a tax-free payment that you can claim for your child to help parents with the cost of caring for their children. It can be claimed by anyone who qualifies, whatever their income or savings and is payable for each child from birth until at least age 16.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit/index.htm
Telephone:- 0845 302 1444
CHILDREN AND TAX CREDITS
If you work and pay for childcare you may be able to get tax credits to help with the costs. You can claim as soon as you start paying childcare costs and only for the amounts that are actually paid by you.
Click on the link to read more http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start/who-qualifies/children/childcare-costs.htm
Telephone:- 0845 300 3900
THE CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY (CSA)
The CSA is part of The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission. Their role is to make sure parents who live apart from their children contribute financially to their upkeep by paying child maintenance.
Click on the link to read more:- http://www.csa.gov.uk/
Telephone:- 08457 133 133
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
The aim of the Every Child Matters programme is to give all children the support they need to:
be healthy stay safe enjoy and achieve make a positive contribution achieve economic well-being
Click on the link to read more. http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/resources-and-practice/nurseryfaq/ Page 16 OFSTED
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) inspects and regulates to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
The new Offsted brings together the wide experience of four inspectorates to make a greater difference for every child, and for all young people and adult learners, in England. Their educational, economic and social well-being will promote our success as a country.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/
SCHOOLS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Find information about primary and secondary schools, childcare, nurseries and out of school care near you.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninganddevelopment/index.htm? cids=Google_PPC&cre=Education_Learning_Franchise
SURESTART
Sure Start is the Government’s programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support.
The Early Years, Extended Schools and Special Needs Group, within the DCSF, is responsible for delivering Sure Start.
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
The aim of the Sure Start programme is to deliver a range of services accessible to families with children under 4 years old. To work with parents-to-be, parents and children to promote physical, intellectual and social development of babies and young children
The programme is built around the wants and needs of local people in deprived areas of the borough of Barnet. The aim is to improve the wellbeing and life opportunity of young children aged 0 - 3 years through better health, childcare and educational opportunities.
Page 17 Click on the link to read more http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/earlyyears/surestart/whatsurestartdoes/
SURE-START BARNET http://www.barnet.nhs.uk/ec/Folders/PreviewDoc.asp?id=653
BOOKSTART
Bookstart is the first national book-gifting scheme in the world. Library staff, health visitors and other partners work together to bring the gift of books to babies born in the UK.
Bookstart is a national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with their children from as early an age as possible.
Bookstart aims to provide a free pack of books to every baby in the UK, to inspire, stimulate and create a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life. But most of all we want to show that books are fun.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.bookstart.org.uk/Home BOOKSTART BARNET http://www.barnet.gov.uk/index/leisure-culture/libraries/children-s-library-service/bookstart.htm
Telephone: 020 8359 2000
THE TRAFFIC CLUB
The Children's Traffic Club is a successful, award winning road safety programme for 3 and 4 year olds.
It helps parents and carers teach children how to keep safe when out and about, in a fun and memorable way.
This website will give you information about The Club, the background, how it works, how to register your child, lots of hints and tips and fun activities.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.trafficclub.co.uk/ POST NATAL DEPRESSION
THE NHS GUIDE TO BABY BLUES & POST NATAL DEPRESSION http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/pregnancycareplanner/Pages/BabybluesPND.aspx? WT.srch=1&gclid=CLqf0MPby50CFWlr4wodY0IRsQ Page 18 THE DEPRESSION ALLIANCE
Each mother’s experience of being pregnant and having a baby is unique. It is usual to feel both happy and sad about having a baby. You may feel excited and look forward to your child’s first smile but at the same time be worried that you won’t be able to cope with the responsibility of looking after a baby. Some women feel sad more often than they feel happy. Sometimes this sadness can become overwhelming and develop into depression.
Click on the link to read more http://www.depressionalliance.org/publications/da_pregnancy.pdf
Telephone: 020 7633 0557
THE ASSOCIATION FOR POST NATAL ILLNESS
- Provide support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness - Increase public awareness of the illness - To encourage research into its cause and nature
The work of the Association is essential as post-natal illness affects between 70,000 and 100,000 women and their babies in the UK every year. It is rightly called 'the silent epidemic'.
Click on the link to read more. http://apni.org/
Telephone: 0207 386 0868.
MIND - UNDERSTANDING POST NATAL DEPRESSION
Postnatal depression is very common. Yet far too often, new mothers are left to suffer in silence, struggling on alone, because their problem is not recognised.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/post-natal_depression
Telephone: 0845 766 0163
MEET A MUM ASSOCIATION (MAMA)
Provides support for Mothers suffering from postnatal depression or feel lonely and isolated.
Page 19 MAMA is a UK registered charity which aims to provide friendship and support to all mothers and mothers-to-be, especially those feeling lonely or isolated after the birth of a baby or moving to a new area. Click on the link to read more http://www.mama.co.uk/default.asp?nc=4439&id=1
Telephone:- 0845 120 3746
CRY-SIS HELPLINE
Cry-sis offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies
Cry-sis has developed to become a well-respected and national charity. The stated aims remain 'to be efficient and effective in providing self-help and support to families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies'. The national helpline refers callers to a trained volunteer member of Cry-sis who has had personal experience of crying or sleep problems within their own family.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.cry-sis.org.uk/
Telephone:- 08451 228 669
NORWOOD
No one likes to think that their child is different but if you have concerns that your child has special needs there is help out there. Norwood supports people with learning disabilities and children and families in need.
Norwood’s Children and Family Services offers a very broad range of support for children and their families through their three Children and Family Centres. These Centres offer a broad range of services including toy libraries, mother and toddler groups, therapy rooms and counselling used by thousands of people each year.
Their work may focus on the uniqueness of bringing a new baby into the world, through to the ‘terrible’ twos and upwards.
Click on the link to read more http://www.norwood.org.uk/What-we-do/cfs/cfs/cf-support.htm
Telephone:- 0208 954 4555
PARENTLINE PLUS
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents.
We know that parents want to do the best they can for their children, but sometimes family life can be challenging and difficult. There is after all, no one right way to parent.
Page 20 In the UK there are over 24 million people who parent – it’s not just mums and dads who do it. Families come in all shapes and sizes. Grandparents, stepparents, brothers, sisters, other relatives, friends and foster carers are all involved in raising happy, healthy children.
Parentline Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents.
Click no the link to read more. http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/
Telephone 0808 800 2222
RELATE NORTH LONDON
We support families by offering relationship counselling, sex therapy, family counselling, mediation for divorce and separation, life skills training and preparation for a long-term relationship.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.relate.org.uk/find-your-nearest-service/index.html to find your nearest relate
Telephone: 0300 100 1234
SAMARITANS
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Click no the link to read more. http://www.samaritans.org/
Telephone: 08457 90 90 90
Page 21 THE TWINS AND MULTIPLE BIRTHS ASSOCIATION (TAMBA)
The Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) is a charity set up by parents of twins, triplets and higher multiples and interested professionals. It is the only UK wide organisation that directly helps tens of thousands of parents of twins, triplets and more and professionals to meet the unique challenges that multiple birth families face.
Click on the link to read more http://www.tamba.org.uk/Page.aspx?pid=195
Telephone:- 0800 138 0509 (freephone)
FINCHLEY TWINS www.finchleytwinsclub.com
MULTIPLE BIRTHS FOUNDATION
Offers specialised support to parents of twins, triplets and higher multiple births.
Click on the link to read more http://www.multiplebirths.org.uk/
Telephone:- 020 8383 3519
ACTION FOR SICK CHILDREN
A children’s healthcare charity promoting equality of healthcare services for children in hospital, at home and in the community. It was specially formed to ensure that sick children always receive the highest standard of care possible.
Click on the link to read more http://actionforsickchildren.org/
Telephone:- 0800 074 4519
Page 22 NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY http://www.nas.org.uk/
Autistic Helpline 0845 070 4004
P.O.D.S (PARENTS)
P.O.D.S is Parents of Down's Syndrome. A support group based in north London.
P.O.D.S aims to offer support, friendship and information for parents and carers of children with Down's Syndrome.
Click on the link to read more. http://www.pods.org.uk/
Telephone: 07951 358 267
CONTACT A FAMILY
Is a charity providing support, information and advice for families with disabled children, no matter what their disability or condition.
Click on the link to read more http://www.cafamily.org.uk/about.html
Telephone:- 0808 808 3555
BRITISH RED CROSS
Children First Aid
Simple advice you can trust from the world's leading provider of first aid training. Choose from the topics above to learn basic first aid skills that could save your child or baby's life
CPR
Burns
Choking
High Temperatures
Recovery Position Click on the link to read more.
Page 23 http://childrenfirstaid.redcross.org.uk/
NHS DIRECT
If you have health worries and they have the knowledge and experience to give you real help and reassurance. They provide:-out of hours support for GPs and dental services,
telephone support for patients with long-term conditions, pre and post operative support for patients, 24 hour response to health scares, and remote clinics via telephone
Click on the link to read more. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Telephone: 0845 46 47
NHS CHOICES
NHS Choices is a comprehensive information service that helps to put you in control of your healthcare.
Click on the links to read more. http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/ChildHealth0-1/Pages/Childhealth01home.aspx Babies http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/Childhealth1-5/Pages/Childhealth15home.aspx Childhealth 1-5
Page 24 LOCAL HOSPITALS
Barnet General Hospital Whittington Hospital
Wellhouse Lane, Barnet EN5 3DG St. Mary’s Wing, Highgate Hill, London N19 5NF
Telephone: 020 8216 4600 Telephone: 020 7272 3070 www.bcf.nhs.uk www.whittington.nhs.uk
North Middlesex University Hospital Royal Free Hospital
1 Watermill Lane London, N18 1SU Pond Street, London NW3 2QG
Telephone: 020 8887 2000 Telephone: 020 7794 0500 www.northmid.nhs.uk www.royalfree.nhs.uk
Edgware Community Hospital Finchley Memorial Hospital
Burnt Oak Broadway, Granville Road
Edgware, Middx, HA8 0AD North Finchley, London N12 0JE
Telephone: 020 8952 2381 Telephone: 020 8349 7500
(Does not have an A & E)
Page 25 LOCAL POLICE STATIONS
Colindale Police Station Barnet Police Station
Grahame Park Way, Colindale NW9 5TW 26, High Street, Barnet EN5 5RU
Telephone: 0300 123 1212 Telephone: 0300 123 1212
Opening Hours: 24 hours a day Opening Hours: 0700 to 2200 daily
Golders Green Police Station Whetstone Police Station
1069 Finchley Road, Golders Green NW11 0QE 1170 High Road, Whetstone N20 0LW
Telephone: 0300 123 1212 Telephone: 0300 123 1212
Opening Hours: 0700 to 2200 daily Opening Hours: 0700 to 2200 daily
http://cms.met.police.uk/met/boroughs/barnet/index ALWAYS DIAL 999 IN AN EMERGENCY
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is correct, to the best of our knowledge, as of May 2010.
Chesed and FRS cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies contained in this document.
Page 26 INDEX ...... PAGE NO. ACTION FOR SICK CHILDREN...... 24 ASSOCATION OF REFORM AND LIBERAL MOHALIM...... 9 BABY BLESSING...... 8 BABY GROUPS IN BARNET...... 14 BABY MASSAGE...... 15 BABYCENTRE...... 12 Barnet Branch NCT...... 10 BEING A JEWISH PARENT...... 8 BIRTH...... 8 BIRTH TO FIVE...... 13 BOOKSTART...... 19 BOOKSTART BARNET...... 19 BREASTFEEDING...... 11 BREASTFEEDING NETWORK...... 11 BRITISH RED CROSS...... 26 BRIT-MILAH...... 8 CHESED...... 5 CHILD BENEFIT...... 16 CHILD TRUST FUND...... 16 CIRCUMCISION...... 8 CONTACT A FAMILY...... 25 CRY-SIS HELPLINE...... 21 DISCLAIMER...... 30 DRUGS IN BREASTMILK HELPLINE...... 12 EVERY CHILD MATTERS...... 17, 18 FAMILIES ONLINE...... 15 FINCHLEY TWINS...... 24 FOR PARENTS BY PARENTS...... 14 FRS BABY & TODDLER GROUP...... 6 FRS KINDERGARTEN...... 7 HEALTH VISITORS BARNET...... 13 IMMUNISATION...... 13 INTRODUCTION...... 5 KUDDLE UP SHABBAT...... 6 LA LECHE LEAGUE...... 11 LOCAL HOSPITALS...... 28 LOCAL POLICE STATIONS...... 29 MEET A MUM ASSOCIATION (MAMA)...... 21 MIND - UNDERSTANDING POST NATAL DEPRESSION...... 21 Page 27 MULTIPLE BIRTHS FOUNDATION...... 24 NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY...... 25 NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE...... 11 NCT NEARLY NEW SALES...... 11 NET MUMS...... 14 NEW PARENTS PACK...... 5 NHS CHOICES...... 27 NHS DIRECT...... 27 NHS GUIDANCE OF BREASTFEEDING...... 11 NORWOOD...... 22 NURSERY EDUCATION FUND (NEF)...... 7 OFSTED...... 17 P.O.D.S (PARENTS)...... 25 PARENTLINE PLUS...... 22 POST NATAL DEPRESSION...... 20 RELATE NORTH LONDON...... 23 SAMARITANS...... 23 SCHOOLS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT...... 18 SURESTART...... 18 SURE-START BARNET...... 18 THE ASSOCIATION FOR POST NATAL ILLNESS...... 20 THE CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY (CSA)...... 17 THE DEPRESSION ALLIANCE...... 20 THE MOVEMENT FOR REFORM JUDAISM...... 8 THE NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST (NCT)...... 10 THE NHS GUIDE TO BABY BLUES & POST NATAL DEPRESSION.....20 THE PARENTS’ DIRECTORY...... 15 THE TRAFFIC CLUB...... 19 THE TWINS AND MULTIPLE BIRTHS ASSOCIATION (TAMBA)...... 24 WHAT’S ON FOR LITTLE ONES BARNET...... 14
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