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SCOIAL COMMUNICATION PATHWAY - SOUTH - PRESENTATION

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SCOIAL COMMUNICATION PATHWAY - SOUTH - PRESENTATION

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HV Presentation for Startwell -Identification  Management of Children with SEND Final  -  Read-Only

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Guidelines for HV Referral to Orthoptic Clinics  2023

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Outreach Worker Support Criteria Updated Nov 2016

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Spring IY Parenting Courses in Manchester 2023

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Surestart Centres - What's on contact details 

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Surestart Centres - What's on contact details 

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Search results from Help & Support Manchester

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First visit from 28 weeks
Will identify any needs of the family environment
Parental mental health
Safeguarding
Outcomes would be from
Universal - 5 contacts from 0 - 4.5 years
Universal Plus - include different services
IAPS
Perinatal mental health team - HV would do referral
Childrens centre - outreach
Housing issues to be addressed
refer tp Early Help if needed

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If referral needed for housing support then go to:
Joanne Fatrrell - outreach - insert link here
Sign post parent to do own referral

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Complete referral form for this - avilable on EMIS for health visiting.

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If referral needed then complete referral form
Insert link to Manchester Psychological services

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SALT, AUDIOLOGY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, PODIATRY, 

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SALT, AUDIOLOGY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, PODIATRY, 

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To do referral on internal referrals on EMIS
See SALT and Physio information on Padlet

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For children who are over 3 years who have problems with constipation and toilet training.

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ERIC - Education, Resources for Improving childhood continence 

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ERIC - Education, Resources for Improving childhood continence 

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A go to website for information re the above.
Has resources - bedwetting chart, potty training, etc
will support your preventative work prior to making a referral to the continence team.

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With your help, we can keep offering free support to those who need us.

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Recommended website for feeding and nutrition.  Covers:
Infant milks
Eating well resources  - pregnancy to 5 years
Childrens' foods
recommended publications

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First Steps Nutrition Trust is an independent public health nutrition charity. We endeavour to fill practical and policy-relevant information gaps and provide resources for health workers supporting eating well from pre-conception to five years.

Our Mission

To influence policies which enable the safe, appropriate and optimal feeding of infants and young children in the UK, and to protect them from commercial interest.

To ensure that the importance of good nutrition from pre-conception to age five remains on everyone's agenda.

To provide conflict of interest-free information on infant milks marketed in the UK, and to promote better regulation and marketing of breastmilk substitutes.

To provide resources for health workers to support them in their work with pregnant women and young families.

Our Resources:

Are put together by nutrition experts and are regularly updated.

Can be used in Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative accredited settings.

Are available as free pdf downloads for use by anyone promoting better public health on a not-for profit basis.

Everyone who works at First Steps Nutrition Trust feels passionately about the need for better information and support for good nutrition - and good food - from pre-conception to five years.

First Steps Nutrition Trust is supported by generous individual donations and conflict of interest free grants. First Steps Nutrition Trust does not work with organisations or individuals that work with, or take funding from, the breastmilk substitute industry and we reserve the right not to sell them our subsidised resources.

First Steps works with and supports a number of organisations including Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative, the Baby Feeding Law Group, the Obesity Health Alliance, the Children's Food Campaign and the APPG on Infant Feeding and Inequalities.

First Steps Nutrition Trust host and regularly update their partner site infantmilkinfo.org which contains comprehensive information about infant milks (for 0-12 month olds) available on the UK market.

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First Steps Nutrition Trust is a charity which provides clear, evidence-based and independent information and support for good nutrition from pre-conception to five years of age.

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SEND - Social Communication, Down's Syndrome, 

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Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives

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For many families, the most important advantage of the use of dummies is their role in helping babies settle down to sleep or to soothe them. Some studies show that dummies can help establish good sucking patterns in very young babies, especially those born prematurely.

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Watch our video to find out the top 5 most-asked questions about feeding.

What if I don't make enough breast milk?

All mums make breastmilk, and supply continues in response to their baby's needs - frequent and effective emptying of the breast drives the supply. If there are problems with supply, then these can often resolve by feeding more often, and making sure the baby is comfortably positioned and effectively attached

Do speak to a midwife, health visitor or breastfeeding counsellor about this, and explore whether your expectations (and those around you) might be making you believe there's a problem with supply, when there isn't.

However, there are a few women whose bodies can't physically make enough breastmilk for their babies, even after problems have been addressed.

There are ways of maintaining breastfeeding, if this is what you want. You can breastfeed alongside the use of formula milk, and/or express your milk and give it to your baby if direct breastfeeding is not working well enough.

I don't know whether I will want to breastfeed

If you're not sure what you want to do when it comes to feeding your baby, you can wait until after the birth and see how you feel then. Your breasts will make colostrum - the first milk you make - which has a number of valuable health properties, and you might decide to give this to your baby even if you don't plan to breastfeed long-term.

Or you might just take it one feed at a time. Your milk will 'come in' about three days after your baby is born and breastfeeding will help you relieve any fullness you experience then.

Whatever your plans, cuddling skin-to-skin with your baby gives you the best time to get to know and bond with each other.

If you stop breastfeeding and start to give formula, it is possible to change your mind and start breastfeeding again but it can take time and patience. An NCT breastfeeding counsellor will be able to give you appropriate support, with no judgment.

I don't know if I will be able to breastfeed and continue my medication

For a very few women breastfeeding is not possible for medical reasons, but you needn't assume that any medicine you need to take rules out breastfeeding.

Check with your GP to see if your medications are safe while breastfeeding, or if not, if there is an alternative. You can also download factsheets on drugs and feeding from the Breastfeeding Network.

What if I develop breastfeeding problems?

Some new mums have a difficult time establishing breastfeeding. This might be more likely after a long or difficult birth, or because they or their baby are not well enough to breastfeed straight away.

Your midwife will be able to help you express milk or bring your baby to you for breastfeeds, if you can't be kept together.

I want to breastfeed. But what if I end up using formula? How will I feel?

If you planned to fully breastfeed, and then use formula either partially or fully, or temporarily or longer-term, then you might have mixed feelings about using formula. You may feel disappointed or angry - even guilty. You might think people are criticising you, or judging you.

We know from research that these negative feelings can be very real. Logically, of course, guilt is misplaced - guilt is what you feel when you deliberately and consciously decide to do something you know to be wrong, and this does not apply with a baby who needs to be fed! But feeding produces emotional responses. The reality of the situation is that most people don't judge or criticise you, but you might still be sensitive to their comments and maybe 'read' them in that way.

Or, you might not have planned to breastfeed at all.

"Regardless of how you feed your baby, you are entitled to support and understanding."

If you're feeling concerned about using formula, share this with someone who can help you feel more positive, and support you.

Is long-term expressing feasible?

Some mums decide for whatever reason not to breastfeed directly, but are still able to express their milk and feed it to their baby in a bottle.

Remember, you can put your baby to your breast whenever you want, even if you decide breastfeeding isn't for you, and whether or not your baby actually breastfeeds; you can give your baby the closeness of skin-to-skin contact, and give the bottle like that, too.
This page was last reviewed in August 2016.
Further information

NCT supports all parents, however they feed their baby. If you have questions, concerns or need support, you can speak to a breastfeeding counsellor by calling our helpline on 0300 330 0700, whether you are exclusively breastfeeding or using formula milk. Feeding counsellors have had extensive training, will listen without judging or criticising and will offer relevant information and suggestions. You can also find more useful articles here.

National Breastfeeding Line (government funded): 0300 100 0212.

Cleft lip and Palate association has information on feeding babies with cleft lip or palate.

BLISS, a charity supporting families with premature and special care babies, has information on feeding.

If you are breastfeeding twins or more, Twins Trust has a team of 12 NCT-accredited peer supporters who have all breastfed twins and can offer mother-to-mother information and support to families on breastfeeding twins and triplets. If you would like to contact a Peer Supporter, please e-mail breastfeedingsupport@twinstrust.org.

The Department of Health publishes its ' Feeding your baby' guide, available in hard copy or to download.

NHS guidance is available here.

Bump to Breastfeeding DVD: your midwife should be able to provide a copy for you to borrow, or go to www.bestbeginnings.org.uk

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Breastfeeding concerns, problems and solutions | Baby & toddler, Feeding articles & support | NCT

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Watch our video to find out the top 5 most-asked questions about feeding. All mums make breastmilk, and supply continues in response to their baby's needs - frequent and effective emptying of the breast drives the supply.

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Children's community orthoptic service A4 trifold leaflet

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Children's Occupational Therapy Service 

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Children's Occupational Therapy Service 

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Sensory processing advice for the under 5s

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Sensory processing advice for the under 5s

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Life skills for little ones from Falkirk council

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Early Years Social Communication Pathway drop-in

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Early Years Social Communication Pathway drop-in

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How must information, advice and support services be run to meet the minimum standards?

The kind of things we help with include:

Understanding legal processes, such as Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans; knowing what you need to do and critical timescales.

Practical tasks, such as dealing with paperwork, getting your child or young person referred for extra help (SEN support), asking for and EHC needs assessment, checking a draft EHC plan or contributing to reviews

Developing a good working relationship with staff at nursery, school or college, or with other professionals.

Considering your options, clarifying your priorities and making decisions.

Feeling listened to and prepared for meetings or reviews.

Understanding how to deal with exclusions, disagreements with professionals or how to move forward when things go wrong.

Signposting to additional sources of information, advice or support, groups and services.

We also provide:

Monthly drop-ins in our localities across the city

Free information events and courses which help you to find out more about SEND

Factsheets on various subjects related to SEND

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We offer: information, advice and support to children, young people and parents/carers about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes health and social care where it is linked to education. We are a free, dedicated, confidential and impartial service based in Manchester. We are a statutory service.

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16. screen time v.4 and v.6 202020 rule A5 flyer - web version

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Don't be short sighted A4 trifold leaflet (4)

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EARLY YEARS TRANSITION TO SCHOOL NURSERY 

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EARLY YEARS TRANSITION TO SCHOOL NURSERY 

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Universal Training Programme  May - July 2023 

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Universal Training Programme  May - July 2023 

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Training programme  Flyer -May - July  2023

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Manchester Bump to Baby Programme. city wide

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REAL - RAISING EARLY ACHEIVEMENT LEVELS 

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REAL - RAISING EARLY ACHEIVEMENT LEVELS 

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Request for outreach support referral form

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Annual report on Special Educational Needs and Disability SEND 2023

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CONTACT DETAILS - SPECIAL NEEDS NURSING SERVICE 

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CONTACT DETAILS - SPECIAL NEEDS NURSING SERVICE 

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SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL NURSE REFERRAL FORM

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SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL NURSE REFERRAL FORM

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SPECIAL NEEDS - REFERRAL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 

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SPECIAL NEEDS - REFERRAL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 

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SNSN SERVICE REFERRAL FORM FOR Health Professionals 2023

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SPECIAL NEEDS NURSING TEAM TRANSITION LEAFLET 

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SPECIAL NEEDS NURSING TEAM TRANSITION LEAFLET 

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Children’s Special Needs Nursing Team Transition Leaflet

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Head Turning Preference and Plagiocephaly 

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Head Turning Preference and Plagiocephaly 