Actions set out on government commitment to health visiting
The Department of Health has today set out the actions needed to keep on track the government’s commitment to increase the number of health visitors and to maximise the potential of their role to...
View ArticleMaternal mental health pathway aims to provide a structured approach
New guidance provides a structured approach on common issues associated with maternal mental health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through the early months after the birth. The Maternal mental health...
View ArticleEquality Analysis published for the Health Visitor Implementation Plan 2011-15
The Health Visitor Implementation Plan 2011-15 – ‘A Call to Action’, published in February 2011, sets out how the Department of Health will work with partners to deliver this ambition. This Equality...
View ArticleStart4Life produces updated guide to bottle feeding
Important information on bottle feeding is provided in this Start4Life booklet. It provides advice on sterilising feeding bottles and equipment, preparing infant formula feeds, and gives easy-to-follow...
View ArticleFurther evaluation of Family Nurse Partnership programme published
The Department is publishing 3 reports that provide the results of further evaluative studies of the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme. They cover the themes of programme eligibility, emerging...
View ArticleChildren, Families and Maternity e-bulletin – August 2012
This month’s edition features information about: Children and Young People’s Outcomes Strategy NHS Commissioning Board Mandate Family Nurse Partnership Procurement Capital Grant Programme for...
View ArticleMore time to have your say on making the Nursery Milk Scheme more cost effective
The Department wants to maximise the opportunity for all interested parties to contribute to the Nursery Milk Scheme consultation, particularly all schools and nurseries across Great Britain....
View ArticleNew statutory arrangements for Healthy Start vitamins
From 1 April next year, the NHS Commissioning Board, Clinical Commissioning Groups and/or local authorities will be responsible for providing or arranging the provision of Healthy Start vitamins to...
View ArticlePregnant women to be offered whooping cough vaccination
Following a rise in the number of cases of whooping cough in young babies, the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, has announced that pregnant women will be offered vaccinations to...
View ArticleInformation about whooping cough vaccination programme for pregnant women
Professor Sally. Davies, Chief Medical Officer, provides information for health care professionals, NHS trusts and professional bodies regarding the new temporary emergency pertussis programme. She...
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