Health Visiting Partnership Consultation
Overview
We want to hear your views on a proposal to enter into a partnership agreement (known as a Section 75 agreement) for the 0-5 Public Health Nursing service (Health Visiting).
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWFT) are consulting on a proposal to enter into a formal partnership arrangement around the future delivery of the 0-5 Public Health Nursing service (Health Visiting). The two organisations want to hear views and feedback on this proposal which aims to link Health Visiting services more closely with other services that support the health of children, young people and their families in Warwickshire. This consultation informs people of the reasons for this proposal and the benefits we think the proposed approach offers in meeting the health and wellbeing needs of families and children.
What services does this relate to?
The service delivers the Healthy Child Programme in Warwickshire offering every family a programme of screening tests, immunisations, developmental reviews and information and guidance to support parenting and healthy choices.
The service also includes:
Family Nurse Partnership (FNP), a home visiting parenting programme for first-time young mums (17 and under) and mums 18-19 with additional needs until the child is 2 years of age.
Infant Feeding Service: Supports and promotes breastfeeding and safe formula feeding practices in line with UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI). They work closely with the health visiting teams to make breastfeeding the norm, enable every child to have the best start in life, and to ensure a supportive environment in which all parents make a positive choice and are enabled to breastfeed for longer. It is an early intervention service from post-natal up to baby being 8 weeks old. The service covers Nuneaton & Bedworth, North Warwickshire and Rugby.
Stop Smoking in Pregnancy Service which supports pregnant mothers in quitting smoking.
Healthy Lifestyles Healthy Families programme supporting families with infants 0-5 with advice, information and guidance around healthy lifestyles.
What is the Healthy Child Programme?
The 0-5 Healthy Child Programme is the early intervention and prevention public health programme at the centre of supporting infants and families and is delivered by the Health Visiting service. The programme aims to:
- Protect children from serious disease, through screening tests and immunisations
- Support parents, carers or guardians in keeping children healthy and safe and reaching their full potential
- Help parents, carers or guardians develop and sustain a strong bond with children.
- Ensure children are prepared for and supported in all childcare, early years and education settings and are supported to be ready to learn at 2 and ready for school by 5 years old.
- Provide developmental reviews for the baby at key early life stages – (Antenatal check, New Birth Visit, 6-8 Week Review, 12 month review and a 2-2.5 year review)
- Information and guidance to support parenting and healthy choices.
- Provide breastfeeding support, advice and information.
- Support parent-infant mental health through, for example, the specialist parent-infant mental health visitors in Warwickshire.
What is the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP)?
The Family Nurse Partnership is an intensive home visiting programme for first time young mums and dads. Mothers enrol in the programme early in their pregnancy and receive visits from a family nurse on a frequent basis to:
- Have a healthy pregnancy
- Improve their child’s health, development and readiness to learn at school
- Help parents reach their goals and aspirations by helping parents plan for their own and their baby’s future
Key information
We have provided a summary of key information to assist you.
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Frequently asked questions
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Further detailed supporting information has been provided at the bottom of this webpage
Why your views matter
We want to ensure we have considered a range of views on the proposal and understand how people feel it may impact them. What the people of Warwickshire tell us during this consultation will inform our future delivery approach and take into account any unanticipated effects of the proposed arrangement.
This consultation is open to anyone who wishes to comment on the proposed arrangements, including people who live in Warwickshire, people who use the service, carers and family members, professionals, our partners, providers and other stakeholders.
To help you consider your response we have provided links to a range of supporting information below. We will also summarise key information for you in the survey.
How to take part
You can put forward your views either individually or as part of a group in the following ways:
- Complete the online survey below.
- If you need a paper copy of the survey or an alternative format or language please telephone 01926 410410 or send an email to peoplestrategyandcommissioning@warwickshire.gov.uk
- You can also respond directly in writing to: Warwickshire County Council, Health Visiting Consultation, Shire Hall, Market Place, Warwick, CV34 4RL or by email: peoplestrategyandcommissioning@warwickshire.gov.uk
Help and advice about the consultation
If you have any queries or need any help or advice about the consultation please email peoplestrategyandcommissioning@warwickshire.gov.uk or telephone Warwickshire County Council Customer Service Centre on 01926 410410 and they will direct you to the Family Wellbeing team for support.
Supporting Information
To help you consider your response we have provided links to a range of supporting information at the bottom of this page, under the heading 'Related'.
We will also summarise key information for you in the survey.
Please give us your views
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
- Service users (current or previous)
- Parents
- Specialist staff
- Professionals and professional bodies
Interests
- Health and wellbeing
- Children and families
- Early help
- Strategic commissioning
- Public health
- Consultations
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