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Baby Aware Resource Manual for Renfrewshire Baby Aware Resource Manual for Renfrewshire New For 2016 Baby Aware Resource Manual for Renfrewshire Ferguslie, Foxbar, Gallowhill, Glenburn, Ralston, Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Brookfield, Elderslie, Erskine, Houston, Howwood, Johnstone, Kilbarchan, Linwood, Renfrew, Lochwinnoch Renfrewshire INDEX Activities ..................................................................................... page 2 Family Nurse Partnership ........................................................... page 5 Financial Advice and Support ..................................................... page 6 Health and Fitness...................................................................... page 8 Health Visitor Services ............................................................. page 10 Infant Feeding Support including: Breast, Bottle Feeding Support ....................................... page 12 Nutrition and Starting Solid Foods (Weaning) ................. page 15 The Minor Ailment Service (MAS) ............................................ page 18 NHS24 Scotland ....................................................................... page 20 Online Resources ..................................................................... page 20 Oral Health ............................................................................... page 22 Parenting Support..................................................................... page 23 Stop Smoking Support.............................................................. page 26 Stress/Post-Natal Support ........................................................ page 28 Toddler Groups......................................................................... page 29 Child Home and Garden Safety Checklist ................................ page 36 Page 1 Information correct as of January 2016. Document review date February 2018 All groups and organisations listed in this manual are not necessarily affiliated with NHSGGC Renfrewshire ACTIVITIES Baby Massage Classes Baby massage can help babies with sleep, wind and colic. It also aids relaxation and bonding. Classes are available at: Beechwood Centre (drop in) Shortroods Road, Paisley PA3 2NT Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm Call Jan Clark ¤: 01505 821600 or ¤: 01505 821624 u Castleu Semple Cafe, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4EA Monday 10.30am-11.30am (term time only) Foxbar Clinic (drop-in) Morar Drive, Paisley PA1 1NB Monday 1.30pm-2.30pm Call Jan Clark ¤: 01505 821600 or ¤: 01505 821624 u Lagoonu Leisure Centre, Christie Street, Paisley PA1 1NB Thursday 11.00am-12noon ¤: 0300 300 0250 (includes swim £2 [50p if onu benefits]). Booking required. Linden Medical Centre, Floors Street, Johnstone PA5 8PZ Babies of 6 weeks upward Friday 11.00am-12noon ¤: 01505 826098 Northcroft Medical Centre, Northcroft Street, Paisleyu PA3 4AD Monday 1.30pm-2.30pm ¤: 0141 843 4393 (5 week block by appointment)u Renfrew Health Social Work Centre, Ferry Road, Renfrew PA4 8QH Thursday 1.30pm-2.30pm ¤: 0141 207 7455 Magic Music u Friday 10.00am-11.00am ¤: 01505 826098 Linden Medical Centre, Floors Street Johnstone PA5 8PZ (This class can be followedu by baby massage from 11.00am-12noon – also drop in). Page 2 Information correct as of January 2016. Document review date February 2018 All groups and organisations listed in this manual are not necessarily affiliated with NHSGGC Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions Bookbug Sessions are free, fun and friendly events for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families to enjoy together, lasting around 30 minutes. They include songs, stories and rhymes and are a chance to spend some quality time with your little one and meet with other parents in your local area. Sessions help to build up your child’s confidence and social skills, giving their speech and language development a real boost. There is no need to book. Bookbug is part of Scottish Book Trust, the leading agency for the promotion of literature, reading and writing in Scotland and aims to encourage parents and children to share and enjoy books together. Sessions are available in twelve Renfrewshire libraries during term-time: Bishopton Library, 11 Greenock Road, Bishopton PA7 5JW alternate Thursday 10.30am-11.00am Bridge of Weir Library, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir PA11 3LJ alternate Thursday 10.00am-10.30am Erskine Library, Bridgewater Place, Erskine PA8 7AA Tuesday 9.45am-10.15am (0-15 months) 10.45am-11.15am (15months - 4 years) Ferguslie Library, Tannahill Centre, Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NT Monday 10.45am-11.15am Foxbar Library, Ivanhoe Road, Paisley, PA2 0JZ Wednesday 11.00am-11.30am Glenburn Library, Fairway Avenue, Paisley PA2 8DX Friday 10.30am-11.00am Johnstone Library, 17 Collier Street, Johnstone PA5 8AR Wednesday 10.00am-10.30am (12-36 months) 11.00am-11.30am (0–12 months) Saturday 2.30pm Page 3 Information correct as of January 2016. Document review date February 2018 All groups and organisations listed in this manual are not necessarily affiliated with NHSGGC Renfrewshire Linwood Library, 15 Bridge Street, Linwood PA3 3DB Thursday 1.30pm-2.00pm Lochwinnoch Library, High Street, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AB Tuesday 10.00am-10.30am Paisley Central Library, 68 High Street, Paisley PA1 2BB Monday 10.15am-10.45am (0-18months) 11.15am-11.45am (18months-4 years) Ralston Library, Community Centre, Allanton Avenue, Paisley PA1 3BL Alternate Wednesday 2pm Renfrew Library, Paisley Road, Renfrew PA4 8LJ Tuesday 9.30am-10am and 10.15am-10.45am Bookbug offer baby and toddler packs from your Health Visitor, pirate packs available for 3 year olds are gifted by nurseries and the Primary 1 pack is gifted by schools. Packs contain books for your child, information on the benefits of sharing stories together and other gifts. For up-to-date information about Bookbug sessions please visit our website. Follow Renfrewshire Libraries Bookbug on Facebook. Renfrewshire Libraries provide a welcoming and family friendly experience across our network of twelve libraries and two mobile libraries. We have a great selection of books for children of all ages, homework help, free computers, and fun activities. We also provide information and signpost to useful services for parents. Visit our website www.renfrewshirelibraries. co.uk or ¤: 0300 300 1188 to find out more. u Page 4 Information correct as of January 2016. Document review date February 2018 All groups and organisations listed in this manual are not necessarily affiliated with NHSGGC Renfrewshire Playdays @ the Museum Come along to these specially created, highly interactive and multi sensory sessions suitable for ages 6 months - 5 years and their parents/carers. The sessions include live music, singing, storytelling, art, film, dance and drama. Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley PA1 2BA Cost: £2 per adult (children go free, price includes a healthy snack) Please visit website for dates and further information Booking: ¤: 0300 300 1210 www.renfrewshire.gov.uku Baby Disco Join in the fun with dancing and games as well as art activities. Music will be provided by our resident DJ. Suitable for all pre-school children and their parent/carers. Cost: £2 per adult (children go free, price includes a healthy snack) Please visit website for dates and further information. Booking: ¤: 0300 300 1210 www.renfrewshire.gov.uku FAMILY NURSE PARTNERSHIP If you are 19 years of age or under when you become pregnant with your first baby, a Family Nurse can visit you regularly throughout pregnancy until your baby is two years old. Your specially trained Family Nurse will help you understand all about your pregnancy and how to care for yourself and your baby, helping you support your baby to grow, develop and learn. You are the most important person in your baby’s life and this programme will help you be the best parent you can. The Page 5 Information correct as of January 2016. Document review date February 2018 All groups and organisations listed in this manual are not necessarily affiliated with NHSGGC Renfrewshire programme has many benefits including helping your baby develop and be ready for school. “FNP has helped me prepare for having my baby and they are a great help now he is here” Your local Family Nurse Partnership Team can be contacted on: ¤: 0141 207 7448 uEmail: [email protected] FINANCIAL ADVICE & SUPPORT The Directory of Financial Inclusion Services in Renfrewshire contains a comprehensive list of services that give free and confidential advice which includes debt/money, housing, employment, benefits/taxes, family and homelessness. The directory can be accessed online at www. renfrewshire.gov.uk Advice Works is a free confidential independent service to assist with welfare rights or issues with benefits or debts. The service can be accessed by appointment, drop-in, e-mail, and website or by telephoning the Helpline. You can also contact the Advice Works office for an appointment at any of their locations or for their home visiting service. ¤: 0300 300 1238 Email:[email protected] uMonday to Thursday, 8.45am - 4.45pm, and Friday, 8.45am - 3.55pm Helpline is Monday - Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm. • Healthier Wealthier Children is a targeted joint support initiative (Health and Advice Works) for pregnant women, families with children under 5 years and up to 19 years who have additional support needs. Contact is made through Advice Works (detailed above). Choices: One Parent Families Scotland For further information on specialist lone parent services, contact Lone Parent Freephone Helpline ¤: 0808 801 0323 u Page 6 Information correct as of January
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