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We have a sewing course at Henry Fawcett Childrens Centre starting in November from 9:45am until 11:45am.

We also have a creche available. Please call Henry Fawcett Childrens Centre to register on 0207 091 1282. Thank you.

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A group for parents with babies aged 3-6months to build your confidence on your parenting journey. Scan QR code or contact the team to join.

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Fussy Eating workshop on 10th December from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Henry Fawcett Childrens Centre.

Scan QR code to register. Creche available.

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Come along to our Black History Month Celebration at St Stephens Childrens Centre.

10:30am until 2:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

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North Lambeth Better Start Autumn Timetable

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North Lambeth Better Start Autumn Timetable

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We hope you had a lovely break, Our new Autumn timetable 2025 is in full effect!.

Please feel free to pop along to one of our centres, or call us for more information.

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Did you know Lambeth have signed up the the Dolly Parton imagination library? This means your child can get a free book every month up until they turn 5!!! Scan the QR code to register.

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Please scan the QR code to find out where the specific courses are for each term. The link will also provide you with how to register

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Chattertime is a stay and play led by a Speech and Language Therapist, please do come along for a fun session where you can ask all of your questions.

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Chattertime @ Ethelred CC Thursdays starting 21.09.2023 10-11.30am (1)

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Our Chatterbox is to support your child's early communication skills, please do come along and speak to our staff for any concerns you may have.

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Please have a look at this website for any support around food, financial support, debt, mental health.

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Lambeth Larder - connecting people, food, and support

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Lambeth Larder Community Food Resource is a social enterprise based in Brixton. We help local people in financial need find emergency food, and other vital services that will help them reduce their time in crisis. We do this by creating and sharing free resources and information.

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We have our Natural Thinkers sessions on a Wednesday at Ethelred Children's Centre. Please do come along, this is an outdoor session so please dress appropriately.

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WS Spring 2025 timetable (flat printed 1 sheet)

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Families information service provides free, reliable and impartial information and assistance to parents, carers, professionals and young people about local services and activities available to you and your family.

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Families information service provides free, reliable and impartial information and assistance to parents, carers, professionals and young people about local services and activities available to you and your family.

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Find local activities, organisations and services using our directory of services for children and young people, including all Ofsted registered childcare available in Lambeth.

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Hello, we would like to introduce our staffing team. Please feel free to pop along to one of our centers where we would love to welcome you.

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Little Legends - Starts again on 14 Dec 2023 (1)

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Little Munchkins - starts again on 12 Sep 23 (1)

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What's On at Baytree

We run lots of activities every day available free for women aged 18 and over. Either it’s Yoga or Zumba, Creative Sessions or Conversation Club – take a look at the timetable below! If you are interested in participating please email us at women@baytreecentre.org.uk .

Would you also like to join our Coaching Programme or one of our Literacy Programmes?  Please get in touch with us and we would be happy to answer all your queries!

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To find out more please call 0207 733 5283, email a member of the team or come by The Baytree Centre. If you would like to make a referral, please fill out this form and send it to women@baytreecentre.org.uk.

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Cost of living support hub at WLM St Luke's leaflet

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The Communication Trust, in partnership with Afasic and featuring Deputy Manager-Better Start Services Lian Pitt & Senior Early Years & Family Practitioner Jolene Creaser; Developed a video to support practitioners working with children and young people, with how to raise initial concerns about a child or young person’s speech, language and communication Development.

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The Communication Trust, in partnership with Afasic and featuring Deputy Manager-Better Start Services Lian Pitt & Senior Early Years & Family Practitioner Jolene Creaser; Developed a video to support practitioners working with children and young people, with how to raise initial concerns about a child or young person’s speech, language and communication Development.

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Talking to parents about their child's, speech, language and communication

The Communication Trust, in partnership with Afasic has developed a video to support practitioners working with children and young people with how to raise initial concerns about a child or young person's speech, language and communication development with their parents. The video is intended to be used as a professional development resource, to enhance confidence and skills in talking with parents about their child's speech, language and communication development and skills.
The video is suitable for anyone working with children and young people across all different phases. Accompanying materials
After each section there is a prompt for reflection, or discussion if you're watching the video as a group. We have developed a checklist to help you plan and prepare for this conversation as well as reflection/ discussion questions.

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The Communication Trust, in partnership with Afasic have developed a video to support practitioners working with children and young people with how to raise initial concerns about a child or young person's speech, language and communication development with their parents.

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HRH Duchess of Cambridge Visits Henry Fawcett Children's Centre

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The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Henry Fawcett Children's Centre, in Lambeth, south London, to learn about the work done by local organisations to support young children and their families.The Duchess joined parents and toddlers taking part in sessions offered by the Lambeth Early Action Partnership, and Parent and Infant Relationship Service.

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Start for Life Useful Topics :                                     Pregnancy - Baby - Toddler                                                    Pregnancy week by week                                                                                   Feeding your baby                                                                                                            Weaning Recipes                                                                                                             Breastfeeding                                                                                                                          Learning to Talk                                                                            

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Start for Life (www.nhs.uk)

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Pregnancy, baby and parenting

Welcome to Better Health - Start for Life.

We may have a new name and look, but don't worry, you will still find all the trusted NHS advice and guidance you need to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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Get trusted NHS advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Start for Life is your essential guide for having a healthy, happy baby.

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Together Time is designed to:

Help strengthen your relationship with your baby

Support you to be with and observe your baby

Explore your baby's feelings and behaviours, and your ways of responding to him or her

Give you a chance to discuss your experience of your child's play and interaction

A professional can refer you, for example, a health visitor, family worker, Stay & Play worker or social worker. Or you can get in touch yourself to sign up.

Once referred, someone from our team will contact you to tell you more about the group and answer any questions. If you decide to join the group, they will ask a little bit about you and your baby to get to know you better.

'I'm now doing Together Time at home, and I've learnt that observing and letting my baby take the lead can do so much for him'.

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Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)

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Together Time is designed to: Help strengthen your relationship with your baby Support you to be with and observe your baby Explore your baby's feelings and behaviours, and your ways of responding to him or her Give you a chance to discuss your experience of your child's play and interaction A professional can refer you, for example, a health visitor, family worker, Stay & Play worker or social worker.

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Main office operating hours
Due to very limited resources, we predominantly give advice via telephone, email and video call. However, we offer face to face advice and have drop in to the office for those who are unable to make enquiries, register or access advice remotely. Please contact us initially by email if you are able to rather than drop in.
When you contact we will (please note reception staff are not trained advisers and can not provide advice):

assess if it is a matter we can deal with - there are some things we can not or are not permitted to advise on see LINK, or where we are fully booked up and are not taking on new cases in certain legal area

assess the urgency of your issue

provide or direct to any relevant initial information

if we can help, book you for a specialist advice appointment at a later date and/or

refer you to other relevant online, telephone or office based specialist advice service (see LINK) or to our counselling and wellbeing service

Open door times where you are unable to contact us by email or phone (for assessment if we can help, registration, drop off or pick up documents and to book appointments) - Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-1 (please arrive before 1)

Outreach (for benefit and debt advice and form filling)- Thursdays 11am-2pmEmmanuel Community Centre96 Clive Road, SE21 8BU

We can offer out of hours appointments, please enquire.

Please note we are closed on Bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

Address: 46 Knights Hill, West Norwood, SE27 0JD

Centre 70 offers disabled access including an induction loop
Initially please email if you can rather than call or drop in. Email: enquiries@centre70.org.uk Preferred contact Tel: 020 8670 0070 LINK to office hours and self referral form counselling@centre70.org.uk (not for advice enquiries) Please note that we have a few telephone lines in and you will not hear an engaged tone if the receptionists are on other calls.

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Main office operating hours Due to very limited resources, we predominantly give advice via telephone, email and video call. However, we offer face to face advice and have drop in to the office for those who are unable to make enquiries, register or access advice remotely.

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Are you struggling with your Mental Health? SLAM - Refer yourself to SLAM Talking Therapies 

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Lambeth Single Point of Access (SPA) - Lambeth Together

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Contact us if you are worried about your mental health and need more support than your GP can provide. We are a team of mental health professionals, support workers and social workers that can help you access: one of three Living Well Centres. These offer short and longer term support from our teams of clinicians, [...]

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About us - Little Village (littlevillagehq.org)

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Little Village is like a food bank, but for clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children up to the age of 5. We accept donations of excellent-condition, pre-loved items, which are passed on to families who need support. The items are a gift, given with love, from one family to another.

We provide a warm, supportive community for the families we see, and our values of love, solidarity, thriving and sustainability underpin everything we do.

We are based in London, with hubs in Camden, Wandsworth and Southwark.

Since we launched in 2016, we've supported thousands of visits from families across London. In 2020 alone, we supported 6,950 children, more than double that of the previous year.

Our vision

Our vision is that no child in the capital is without the essential things they need to thrive, and that every parent can play a part in achieving that goal.

Our mission is to make it as easy as possible for families to help one another when times are tough, through building small, warm communities of parents supporting one another across this global city.

The story of Little Village

What we do

We collect great-quality donations of clothes, toys and kit for babies and children up to the age of 5, and gift them to local families who are dealing with challenging circumstances like homelessness, unemployment, low wages and domestic violence. With the support of our local communities, we aim to keep children warm and entertained, and also to provide a safe place for them to sleep.

Families are referred to us via a network of 1,825 professionals from more than 500 organisations, such as midwives, social workers and children's centres.

Since lockdown, we have been working in a different way, but we are still very much here for families who urgently need our help.

We used to invite families in to choose the items they needed, but we are currently operating a delivery service to those most in need. When a family is referred to us, we phone them to find out what they need, and periodically check in with them. Maintaining this contact with families is crucially important, as we know that opportunities for social interaction have been limited by the coronavirus pandemic.

Who we are

Little Village is a registered charity that operates across London.

Our dedicated staff are supported by a network of nearly 500 incredible volunteers. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and without them we simply wouldn't exist. They're an amazing group of people who help us do everything from sorting donations, to delivering bundles to families, to phoning parents to check in on them.

Learn more about volunteering with Little Village.

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Little Village is like a food bank, but for clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children up to the age of 5. We accept donations of excellent-condition, pre-loved items, which are passed on to families who need support. The items are a gift, given with love, from one family to another.

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Centre 70 supports adults who are facing social, mental, financial or other personal difficulties through a holistic programme of free and affordable services including: Advice, Counselling and Wellbeing, Training and Advocacy. We support the local community at our centre in West Norwood, as well as a range of outreach locations in Lambeth and across London.

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic and to minimise exposure and risk to clients and staff, our office is closed. We are currently not providing face to face advice or counselling sessions. Instead we will conduct appointments, give advice and provide counselling sessions via telephone, email and video call.

If you have an enquiry, it is best to email us on enquiries@centre70.org.uk or counselling@centre70.org.uk. We are currently very busy, but we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you call us on 020 8670 0070, please be patient.

See also our Useful contacts page for specific Coronavirus related advice and support, as well as general advice resources and support organisation listings.

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Centre 70 supports adults who are facing social, mental, financial or other personal difficulties through a holistic programme of free and affordable services including: Advice, Counselling and Wellbeing, Training and Advocacy. We support the local community at our centre in West Norwood, as well as a range of outreach locations in Lambeth and across London.

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Lambeth Household Support Scheme - Eligible Families can Apply every 6 months

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Lambeth Household Support Scheme - Eligible Families can Apply every 6 months

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https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/benefits-financial-support/extra-support-people-crisis/household-support-scheme

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Mental Health Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers — Kelly's Cause Foundation (kellyscause.com)

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Language barriers, difficulty accessing information, and fear are just some of the reasons why refugees and asylum seekers might not seek mental health support, but there are some great community and voluntary organisations out there who play a vital role in supporting migrants who we can signpost to.

Refugee Council is a leading authority on mental health needs of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. They have almost 20 years' experience providing specialist mental health support to refugees and asylum seekers. Their services include individual counselling, psycho-educational support, psychosocial groups, and intensive caskework and crisis intervention.

Phone: 0808 196 7272

Email: refugeeadvice@refugeecouncil.org.uk

Freedom from Torture help people recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and other other problems caused by trauma. They offer trauma specific therapies, as well as psychodynamic, systematic, integrative and group therapies. They also provide an interpreting service to people receiving therapy from them.

Phone: 0207 697 7777

Refugee Therapy Centre
Refugee Therapy Centre provides therapeutic support for refugees and asylum seekers who have experienced trauma and forced displacement. Their services include psychotherapy, counselling and associated treatments to refugees and asylum seekers in their own language.

Phone: 0207 561 0402

Email: info@refugeetherapy.org.uk

Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre
Nafsiyat is a charity that offers culturally sensitive therapy services for refugees and asylum seekers in over 20 languages. They offer services in London in Islington, Enfield, Camden and Haringey.

Phone: 0207 263 6947

Email: admin@nafsiyat.org.uk

Solace is a Leeds' based charity that provides mental health and wellbeing support in the Yorkshire and Humber region for refugees and asylum seekers. They are a leading provider of therapeutic services for refugees regionally that facilitate more than 20 languages in their therapy services.

Phone: 07899 304 905

Email: info@solace-uk.org.uk

Helen Bamber Foundation
Helen Bamber Foundation is a charity based in Camden, London that offers therapy and other practical support to those who have experienced genocide, torture, trafficking and rape to help them deal with their pasts and build new futures.

Phone: 0203 058 2020

Email: reception@helenbamber.org
Waterloo Community Counselling
Waterloo Community Counselling is a charity that provides a no cost Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS) for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. They are located in Waterloo, but will see clients from any borough in London. They provide individual, mother tongue counselling and group support as well as signposting to other organisations to address their pragmatic and practical difficulties.

Phone: 0207 928 3462

Email: info@waterloocc.co.uk

Please do get in touch if you know of any other organisations offering mental health support for migrants.

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Mental Health Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers - Kelly's Cause Foundation

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In the UK, refugees and asylum seekers who have experienced pre-migration trauma, are then subject to post-migration mental health issues owing to the UK's hostile environment. They are placed in vulnerable situations where they have to worry about housing, money, employment, education, and access t

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Factsheets - Resource library - ASAP (asaproject.org)

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While the information in the fact sheets below is not designed to substitute advice or representation, this information can help you to understand the asylum support system.

If you have questions about the information in any of the fact sheets please call our Advice Line, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4pm on 020 3716 0283.

You may also find it useful to have a look at our information guides for people who have an upcoming asylum support appeal. These guides walk appellants thrrough the asylum support appeals process.

If you or your organisation is in need of more information about asylum support, consider attending one of our trainings or contact us to arrange a bespoke in-house training session. ​

If you are an experienced advisor looking for more detailed information on specific asylum support issues please have a look at our briefing notes

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While the information in the fact sheets below is not designed to substitute advice or representation, this information can help you to understand the asylum support system. If you have questions about the information in any of the fact sheets please call our Advice Line, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 - 4pm on 020 3716 0283.

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Pregnancy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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All you need to know about pregnancy, labour and birth including trying to get pregnant, foods to avoid, antenatal care and how to keep well in pregnancy.

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What is weaning?

Introducing your baby to solid foods, also referred to as weaning or complementary feeding, starts when your baby is around 6 months old.

Your baby should be introduced to a varied diet, alongside their usual breast milk or first infant formula.

It can be confusing knowing when and how to start introducing solid foods. We're here to guide you through the weaning journey and explain what it all means.

We've got expert NHS advice, helpful videos, tips from other parents, and lots of simple, healthy weaning recipe and meal ideas.

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Weaning means introducing your baby to solid foods alongside their usual breast milk or infant formula. We're here to guide you through the journey.

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Lambeth Health Visiting Service contact information

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Community doctor attends Royal Garden Party and meets The Duchess of Cambridge

Dr Bidisha Lahoti, our Clinical Director for Children's Community Services, attended the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 18 May.

Rare birthmark condition diagnosed by experts at Evelina London

A family has thanked specialists at Evelina London for saving their daughter's life, after a rare birthmark was found to be growing in her airways.

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Getting to know your newborn - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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You'll probably spend a large part of the first few days after birth looking at your baby.
If you notice anything that worries you about your baby, however small, speak to your midwife.

Within the first 24 hours, a health professional will offer to give your baby an injection of vitamin K. This is to prevent a rare but serious blood disorder.

You will also be offered a newborn physical examination for your baby in their first 72 hours. Among other things, their eyes, heart, hips and testicles (if they have them) will be checked for possible problems.

In their first few weeks, you baby will also have the:

Umbilical cord care

Your newborn's umbilical cord takes about a week to dry out and drop off. Keep it clean and dry until it does. If you notice any bleeding or discharge, tell your midwife, health visitor or GP.

Fontanelles (soft spots)

On the top of your baby's head, near the front, is a diamond-shaped patch where the skull bones have not fused together yet. There is another, smaller, soft spot towards the back of their head. These are called the fontanelles.

It will probably be a year or more before the bones close over. Do not worry about the fontanelles as they are covered by a tough protective membrane.

Your baby's skin

At birth, the top layer of your baby's skin is very thin and easily damaged. Over the first month, or longer for premature babies, your baby's skin matures and develops its own natural protective barrier.

Vernix, the white sticky substance that covers your baby's skin while in the womb, should always be left on the skin. It's a natural moisturiser that also protects against infection in the first few days.

It's best to bath your baby with plain water only for at least the first month. Do not add cleansers to your baby's bath water or use skin lotions or medicated wipes.

Premature babies' skin is even more delicate. Staff in the neonatal unit will advise you on skincare.

Find out more about babies who need special care.

If your baby is overdue, their skin may be dry and cracked. This is because all the protective vernix has been absorbed before they were born.

Eyes in newborns

Your newborn's eyes will be checked shortly after birth as part of their newborn physical examination. New babies can see, but their vision is not very focused. Their eyesight develops gradually over the first few months.

By the time your baby is 2 weeks old, you'll probably notice their eyes following your face. If they do not seem to be doing this, mention it to your health visitor or GP.

Your newborn's eyes may roll away from each other occasionally. This is called a squint and is normal in a newborn. It should go away by 3 months. Talk to your health visitor or GP if it does not.

Bumps and bruises

It's common for a newborn baby to have some swelling and bruises on their head, and perhaps bloodshot eyes.

This is caused by squeezing and pushing during birth, and is particularly common in babies who have been delivered by forceps or ventouse. It will soon disappear but, if you're worried, you can ask your midwife about it.

Birthmarks

The most common birthmarks in newborns are little pink or red V-shaped marks on the forehead, upper eyelids or neck. Some people call these stork marks or salmon patches. They gradually fade, but it may be a few months before they disappear completely.

Dark red and slightly raised strawberry marks (infantile haemangioma) are quite common. They sometimes appear a few days after birth and gradually get bigger. They may take a while to go away, but they usually disappear gradually.

See more about birthmarks.

Newborn spots

Spots and rashes are very common in newborn babies. They may come and go, but if you also notice a change in your baby's behaviour - for example, if your baby is not feeding well, or is very sleepy or very irritable - tell your midwife or GP immediately.

Breasts and genitals in newborns

Quite often, a newborn's breasts are a little swollen and ooze some milk, whether they are a boy or a girl.

Your newborn's genitals may appear swollen initially but will look normal within a few weeks. Baby girls also sometimes bleed a bit or have a white, cloudy discharge from the vagina.

All this is caused by hormones passing from you to your baby before birth. Do not be concerned.

Boys' testicles develop inside their body and sometimes take a while to descend into the scrotum. A health professional will check whether they have descended as part of the newborn physical examination.

Jaundice in new babies

When they're about 2 to 3 days old, some babies develop mild jaundice. This will make their skin and the whites of their eyes look a bit yellow. It's caused by pigments released during the breakdown of old red blood cells.

It's more common in babies delivered by forceps or ventouse. It usually fades on its own within about 10 days, but more severe jaundice may need treatment.

Find out about newborn jaundice.

If your baby develops jaundice in their first 24 hours, they should be checked by a health professional straight away.

Instincts in new babies

Babies are born knowing how to suck. During the first few days they learn to co-ordinate their sucking with their breathing during feeding.

Newborn babies also automatically turn towards a nipple or teat if it's brushed against their cheek, and they'll open their mouths if their upper lip is stroked.

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You'll probably spend a large part of the first few days after birth looking at your baby. If you notice anything that worries you about your baby, however small, speak to your midwife. Within the first 24 hours, a health professional will offer to give your baby an injection of vitamin K.

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Support with breastfeeding your baby | Lambeth Council

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The Lambeth Baby Feeding Service offers:

A breastfeeding peer-support service phone line for any questions you have about breastfeeding and the support available in Lambeth. You can contact the phone line directly on 07394 724 599 between 9-2pm, or by emailing lambethinfantfeedingservice@nhs.net.

Groups of peer supporters who provide mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Groups are based in children's centres across the borough and most are run in partnership with Health Visitors. All groups are run on a drop-in basis.

Specialist support for more complex breastfeeding difficulties, provided by Community Infant Feeding Midwives. This part of the service is accessed by referral. Your GP, Midwife or Health Visitor will refer you if needed, you may also be referred by the peer-support phone line, or following attendance at a drop-in session.

Find a breastfeeding support group

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The Lambeth Baby Feeding Service offers: A breastfeeding peer-support service phone line for any questions you have about breastfeeding and the support available in Lambeth. You can contact the phone line directly on 07394 724 599 between 9-2pm, or by emailing lambethinfantfeedingservice@nhs.net. Groups of peer supporters who provide mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding.

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Help to Support your Childs Speech & Language Development

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Community speech and language therapy service | Evelina London

Learning to Talk
Toddler Speech Development | 1 to 2 Years | Start for life (www.nhs.uk)

The North Lambeth Better Start Area supports your child's speech & language development in all of our sessions. However we have two sessions with a speech and language focus:

Chattertime Sessions are offered as (Drop-In) at Ethelred Children's Centre. If you have any questions please call 02075829711 Option 2

Chatterbox Sessions offered at Henry Fawcett Children's Centre on Fridays 10:00am-11:00am
Please call 02070911282 for further information and to book

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A teenager explains how organ donation has changed her life

This Organ Donation Week, Sahar and her family are sharing their life-changing story of donating and receiving a kidney at Evelina London.

Hair today, school tomorrow

A four-year-old girl has started school with a brand new look after cutting off 12 inches of hair to raise money for Evelina London.

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Evelina London Children's Hospital and community services are part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. We are the second largest provider of children's services in London. Our vision is to be a world leading centre of life-changing care for children, young people and their families.

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SENsations... A Stay & Play Session for Children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

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SENsations... A Stay & Play Session for Children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

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Where: Henry Fawcett Children's Centre

When: Every Tuesday

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

If you would like to speak to a Better Start Worker for advice, information or support please contact:

Amanda (Deputy Manager - Better Start Services)

m: 07561 820 608

Adias@betterstartnorthlambeth.org.uk

Rebecca (Better Start Worker)

m: 07496694987

rdalyowens@betterstartnorthlambeth.org.uk

Natasha (Better Start Worker)

m: 07508732317

nfrancis@betterstartnorthlambeth.org.uk

Claire (Better Start Worker)

m: 07904152085

clynott@betterstartnorthlambeth.org.uk

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Parents / Carers Register to join a Lambeth Better Start Children's Centre...
https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/childrens-centres/register-your-family-use-better-start-services

Professionals Referral Link for Parents & Carers to request Better Start Services, Advice & Support...
https://forms.lambeth.gov.uk/PROFESSIONALSUPPORTREQUESTFORBETTERSTARTSERVICES/launch

Join your Local Lambeth Library
https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/join-library-0

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Henry Fawcett Children's Centre - Clayton Street SE11 5BZ Telephone: 02070911282

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Henry Fawcett Children's Centre - Clayton Street SE11 5BZ Telephone: 02070911282

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Ethelred Children's Centre 1 Gundolf Street SE11 6BG Telephone: 02075829711 Option 2

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Ethelred Children's Centre 1 Gundolf Street SE11 6BG Telephone: 02075829711 Option 2

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Healthy Start Vouchers - Could you be Eligible? The Deadline to Apply for Existing Families receiving Healthy Start Vouchers is Thursday 31st March 2022 and is the New Process for All New Families Applying...

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Healthy Start Vouchers - Could you be Eligible? The Deadline to Apply for Existing Families receiving Healthy Start Vouchers is Thursday 31st March 2022 and is the New Process for All New Families Applying...

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Apply Online By Clicking This Link:

Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start) - NHSBSA
https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/apply-for-healthy-start/

What you'll get

If you qualify, you’ll get vouchers worth £4.25 each to spend on:

cow’s milk

fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and vegetables

infant formula milk

fresh, dried, and tinned pulses

You get 1 voucher a week if:

you’re pregnant

you have a child aged between 1 and 4

You get 2 vouchers a week if you have a child under 1.
You can also get free vitamin supplements.

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https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/

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Applying online

If you get Universal Credit, you can apply online if:

you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have at least one child under 4 years old

your family's monthly 'take-home pay' (also called 'earned income') is £408 or less from employment

If you get Child Tax Credit, you may be eligible for Healthy Start if:

your family's annual income is £16,190 or less

you do not get Working Tax Credit

Most people who get Child Tax Credit can apply online. You can apply online if you're either:

more than 10 weeks pregnant and have children under the age of 4

not pregnant but have children under the age of 4

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant and have other children who are all aged 4 or older, you'll need to apply by email or phone.

To apply online, you'll need your:

name

address

date of birth

National Insurance number

baby's due date (if you're pregnant)

benefit award letter if you're over 18 - make sure you enter the exact details shown on your benefit award letter

Make sure that your details are up to date with HMRC or DWP - you may wish to contact them to check or update your details before you apply.

Applying by email or phone

You can apply by email or phone if you're more than 10 weeks pregnant, or have at least one child under 4 years old, and get either:

Income Support

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

Pension Credit (which includes the child addition)

You can also apply by email or phone if you're more than 10 weeks pregnant and either:

under 18 years old and not getting any benefits

getting Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

If you get Child Tax Credit, you'll need to apply by email or phone if you're more than 10 weeks pregnant and have other children who are all aged 4 or older.

You can apply by either:

Phone lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays). Find out about call charges (opens in a new tab).

If you're not a British citizen but your child is

You might be eligible for Healthy Start depending on your immigration status.

You can get Healthy Start if all the following are true:

Your biometric residence permit (BRP) or your online immigration status (opens in a new tab) will say if you cannot claim public funds. You might also have a letter from the Home Office about it.

To apply for Healthy Start, ask for an application form via email. Only use this email address if you think you cannot claim public funds because of your immigration status.
Healthystartclaim@dhsc.gov.uk

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If you get Universal Credit, you can apply online if: you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have at least one child under 4 years old your family's monthly 'take-home pay' (also called 'earned income') is £408 or less from employment If you get Child Tax Credit, you may be eligible for Healthy Start if: your family's annual income is £16,190 or less you do not get Working Tax Credit Most people who get Child Tax Credit can apply online.

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Parenting Support Service | Lambeth Council
https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/parents-advice-support/parenting-support-service

Being a parent isn’t easy and it’s normal to need some help along the way. We can help you identify the right support for your family, whether this is attending a parenting course, completing a programme online, or accessing one-to-one support.
Being a Parent
Circle of Security
Early Bird Programme
Building Relationships for Stronger Families
Being a Parent ADHD
Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities

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Support & Friendship for Families
https://www.homestartlambeth.co.uk/

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https://www.carershub.org.uk/

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https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeths-send-local-offer

Contact details for the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team in Lambeth.

Phone: 020 7926 9460 or 020 7926 7754

Email: sendsupport@lambeth.gov.uk

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Free Education & Childcare in Lambeth for 2, 3 and 4 year olds...

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2 year old (15 hours funded)
https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/early-help-services/free-early-learning-under-fives/free-early-learning-two-year-olds

3-4 years olds
https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/early-help-services/free-early-learning-under-fives/free-early-0

Free 30 Hours Childcare
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You can Book a Citizens Advice Appointment for support with Housing, Debts, Benefits...
by calling :

Henry Fawcett: 02070911282

Ethelred : 02075829711 option 2

St Stephens : 02077351540