NHS Lothian have released the November Issue of the ‘ Getting It Right For Every Child’ Newsletter.
The newsletter contains an update on the implementation of the Pre-Birth to Preschool Universal Pathway.
Read the newsletter here.
Category: Health & Early Years Network
Parenting & Family Support Groups EL
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Have a look at our new pamphlet which will be parents/ carers in East Lothian information of classes in their local area. We are hoping to update this on a monthly and would welcome any more information about classes in your area that are open to the public.
New studies published: Predicting development from infancy
Two interesting studies have been published, the first of which is a French study showing that high social withdrawal demonstrated by an infant at one year old can predict both motor and language delay. For further information on the study follow the link below.
Social withdrawal at age 1 and delayed development
The second study demonstrates how a child’s lack of self-control can be used to predict adult outcomes such as substance abuse, being a single parent and financial competence. More information on the study can be found on the link below.
Weaning classes in Musselburgh
SESSIONS DELIVERED BY COMMUNITY NUTRITIONIST RUTH DAVIE
@ PENNYPIT CENTRE PRESTONPANS (TRAINING ROOM 1)
Tuesday 6th September
Tuesday 4th October 2016
Tuesday 1st November
Tuesday 6th December
SESSIONS DELIVERED BY COMMUNITY NUTRITIONIST RUTH DAVIE
@ PENNYPIT CENTRE PRESTONPANS (TRAINING ROOM 1)
Tuesday 6th September
Tuesday 4th October 2016
Tuesday 1st November
Tuesday 6th December
Breastfeeding/infant feeding resources available
We have a small number of breastfeeding resource boxes available in Health Promotion. These were originally developed for East Lothian schools and designed to be implemented as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. We would like these boxes to go to school settings where they can be used/delivered as part of the Curriculum or, alternatively as a resource to support conversations with children/families i.e. at Early Years Centre’s.
The boxes include resources such as:
- Breastfeeding and infant feeding story books
- Images of breastfeeding women in different settings (these are used as conversation tools around culture and social barriers to breastfeeding and normalising this method of feeding)
- Infants tummy size balls (these are useful for conversations around the size of a newborns tummy and how much breastmilk/formula they require)
- Feeding mammals (soft toys that demonstrate mothers feeding their babies as normal feeding method – these are useful for educating younger children)
- Board games (around healthy eating and the eatwell plate)
If you would either like a box or to discuss further, please contact me on (Melissa.clements@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk) or 0131 537 9266
We have a small number of breastfeeding resource boxes available in Health Promotion. These were originally developed for East Lothian schools and designed to be implemented as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. We would like these boxes to go to school settings where they can be used/delivered as part of the Curriculum or, alternatively as a resource to support conversations with children/families i.e. at Early Years Centre’s.
The boxes include resources such as:
- Breastfeeding and infant feeding story books
- Images of breastfeeding women in different settings (these are used as conversation tools around culture and social barriers to breastfeeding and normalising this method of feeding)
- Infants tummy size balls (these are useful for conversations around the size of a newborns tummy and how much breastmilk/formula they require)
- Feeding mammals (soft toys that demonstrate mothers feeding their babies as normal feeding method – these are useful for educating younger children)
- Board games (around healthy eating and the eatwell plate)
If you would either like a box or to discuss further, please contact me on (Melissa.clements@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk) or 0131 537 9266
Early Years Information Pathway for Professionals
This Early Years Information Pathway is designed to guide professionals through the national information resources that are available to facilitate discussion and effective communication with parents and carers. The pathway covers pre-birth to preschool, building on the resources outlined in the Public Health Toolkit within the 
Universal Health Visiting Pathway in Scotland distributed by Health Visitors, but in addition highlighting the national resources distributed by Maternity Services / Family Nurses. This provides professionals with a complete overview of all the contact points from both Maternity Services / Family Nurses and Health Visiting.
This Early Years Information Pathway is designed to guide professionals through the national information resources that are available to facilitate discussion and effective communication with parents and carers. The pathway covers pre-birth to preschool, building on the resources outlined in the Public Health Toolkit within the Universal Health Visiting Pathway in Scotland distributed by Health Visitors, but in addition highlighting the national resources distributed by Maternity Services / Family Nurses. This provides professionals with a complete overview of all the contact points from both Maternity Services / Family Nurses and Health Visiting.
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Dads2b East Lothian
If you are an expectant father you are invited to attend a dads-to-be course in Lothian.
The course runs for 4 weeks from 6.30-8.30 pm and covers topics such as:
- Supporting Labour and Birth
- Baby care skills- everything from nappies, bathing, handling to coping with your baby crying
- Early days
- Post Natal Depression
- Baby brain development
- Being a dad… and much more!
To book contact
andrea.hewitt@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Tel 01506 524020
Tel 0131 665 0848
If you are an expectant father you are invited to attend a dads-to-be course in Lothian.
The course runs for 4 weeks from 6.30-8.30 pm and covers topics such as:
- Supporting Labour and Birth
- Baby care skills- everything from nappies, bathing, handling to coping with your baby crying
- Early days
- Post Natal Depression
- Baby brain development
- Being a dad… and much more!
To book contact
andrea.hewitt@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Tel 01506 524020
Tel 0131 665 0848
New Winton Nature Nippers
Jabberwocky – events on Tuesday from 2pm
