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(Falkirk Childcare Information Service)
Number of records returned:
16
NHS24
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Useful Guide / Website
Details:
NHS24.com provides comprehensive up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland.
Contact:
Website: http://www.nhs24.com
Posted Date:
31 Mar 2010
Reviewed Date:
10 Aug 2010
NHSinform
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Useful Guide / Website
Details:
NHSinform is Scotland's new national health information service. You can find out about:-
- illnesses or medical conditions
- your health rights
- support groups
- health news
- family planning
- keeping healthy
Contact:
Name: NHS Scotland
Telephone: 0800 22 44 88
Website: http://www.nhsinform.co.uk
Posted Date:
10 Aug 2010
Reviewed Date:
MATERNITY INFORMATION
Location:
Stirling Royal Infirmary NHS Trust, Livilands Gate, Stirling, FK8 2AU
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Useful Guide / Website
Details:
~ NHS Forth Valley Maternity Information booklet gives information and details regarding the care you will receive throughout your pregnancy.
~ A short film is available that will guide you through services and let you know what to expect.
~ Further information regarding services to women and children is available by clicking here.
Contact:
Name: NHS Forth Valley
Telephone: 01786 434000
Fax: 01786 434199
Website: http://www.nhsforthvalley.com
Posted Date:
09 Apr 2010
Reviewed Date:
HEALTH EVENTS 2010
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Useful Guide / Website
Details:
*** Calendar of health related conferences, events and awareness campaigns occurring nationally and internationally during 2010.
*** Click here to open Health Events Calendar 2010
Contact:
Name: Health Scotland
Posted Date:
31 Mar 2010
Reviewed Date:
READY STEADY TODDLER
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Useful Guide / Website
Details:
~ ~ ~ Ready Steady Toddler is a hands-on guide to help you through the challenges and rewards of the toddler years.
> Everyday Routines - Communication, Playing, Food and diet, Childcare, Bedtime
> Growing Up - Your toddler's development, Potty training, Your toddler's personality, Toddler tantrums
> You and Your Family - Looking after yourself, Brothers and sisters, Families
> Your Toddler's Health - Your health service, Prevention and cure, Safety in the home, Additional needs
Contact:
Name: Health Scotland
Website: http://www.readysteadytoddler.org.uk
Posted Date:
31 Mar 2010
Reviewed Date:
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP - STENHOUSEMUIR
Location:
Stenhousemuir Health Centre, Park Drive, Stenhousemuir, FK5 3BB
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Infant Nutrition
Details:
Group held every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.45pm.
Quite simply, mother's milk is the healthier choice for you and your baby. Breastfeeding is recognised internationally as the best food for babies. Breastmilk is a living substance containing nutrients, hormones and other biologically active constituents.
There is evidence for the short term and long term health benefits of breastfeeding for your baby. Breastfeeding groups provide advice, support and information to help you breastfeed. They are also a great way to socialise and meet new friends!
Cost: Free
Organisation: Health Service / Department
Contact:
Name: Rosemary Mould
Telephone: 01324 562108
Email: r.mould@nhs.net
Posted Date:
17 Aug 2005
Reviewed Date:
03 Dec 2009
FALKIRK COUNCIL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TEAM
Location:
, Oxgang Road, Grangemouth, FK3 9EF
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Support Service
Details:
The Children with Disabilities Team offers a specialist social work service to children with disabilities and their families. Such disabilities include:
- learning disabilities
- physical disabilities
- sensory impairments
- life-limiting and long-term illness
- autism
~ For more information on the team you can download our leaflet, which provides a summary of the services we offer. You can also view our latest newsletter for further information.
~ In addition, we have produced a number of leaflets that are available to download, including ones on Aspergers Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, becoming a short break carer and befriending.
~ Falkirk Council has also compiled a guide to accessible facilities in the Falkirk area, which can be downloaded.
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 504343
Fax: 01324 504344
Email: director.sw@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
24 May 2007
Reviewed Date:
01 Dec 2009
FALKIRK AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Location:
Victoria Centre, 102 Thornhill Road, Falkirk, FK2 7AE
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Support Service
Details:
Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) aims to support and empower people experiencing or recovering from a mental health problem and also their carers.
Cost: Free
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 629955
Fax: 01324 625112
Email: admin@fdamh.co.uk
Website: http://www.fdamh.org.uk
Posted Date:
07 Aug 2007
Reviewed Date:
01 Dec 2009
HEALTHY START
Location:
Healthy Start Issuing Unit, Freepost, ANG 2037, Chelmsford, CM1 3BR
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Infant Nutrition
Details:
What is Healthy Start?
With Healthy Start, you can get free vouchers every week which you swap for milk, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. Healthy Start replaces the Welfare Food Scheme.
Pregnant or have children under four?
You could qualify if you're on benefits or you're pregnant and under 18.
How do I apply for Healthy Start?
You will need to fill in an application form to join the Healthy Start scheme. You can save time by filling in the application form online. But remember, you'll need to print it out - and get your midwife or health visitor to sign it. Once you have completed the form you will need to send it to the Freepost address.
You could also call 08701 555 455 and ask for the leaflet and application form, "A healthy start for pregnant women and young children" code HS01, or, ask your midwife or health visitor for the leaflet and application form, or look for it in the leaflet rack at your local doctor's surgery.
Contact:
Telephone: 0845 607 6823
Website: http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk
Posted Date:
25 Mar 2008
Reviewed Date:
01 Dec 2009
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP - SLAMANNAN
Location:
Slamannan Clinic, Bank Street, Slamannan, FK1 3EZ
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Infant Nutrition
Details:
At present we hold a breast feeding support and social group on Mondays from 10.30am to 12 noon at Slamannan Clinic.
This is a very recent endeavour and any new breastfeeder should check with Shona Hopkin.
Quite simply, mother's milk is the healthier choice for you and your baby. Breastfeeding is recognised internationally as the best food for babies. Breastmilk is a living substance containing nutrients, hormones and other biologically active constituents. There is evidence for the short term and long term health benefits of breastfeeding for your baby. Breastfeeding groups provide advice, support and information to help you breastfeed. They are also a great way to socialise and meet new friends!
Cost: Free
Organisation: Health Service / Department
Contact:
Name: Shona Hopkin
Telephone: 01324 717920
Posted Date:
17 Aug 2005
Reviewed Date:
24 Nov 2009
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP - POLMONT
Location:
Brightons Community Hall, Main Street, Brightons, FK2 0JT
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Infant Nutrition
Details:
Group held Tuesday 11.30am to 1.30pm in Brightons Community Hall, Main Street, Brightons - contact either Sheila Atalla or Maureen McNicol.
Quite simply, mother's milk is the healthier choice for you and your baby. Breastfeeding is recognised internationally as the best food for babies. Breastmilk is a living substance containing nutrients, hormones and other biologically active constituents. There is evidence for the short term and long term health benefits of breastfeeding for your baby.
Breastfeeding groups provide advice, support and information to help you breastfeed. They are also a great way to socialise and meet new friends!
Cost: Free
Organisation: Health Service / Department
Contact:
Name: Sheila Atalla or Maureen McNicol
Telephone: 01324 717920
Posted Date:
17 Aug 2005
Reviewed Date:
18 Nov 2009
SCHOOL PLAY PIECES
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Infant Nutrition
Details:
NHS Forth Valley - Leaflet
This leaflet is aimed at the parents/carers of children who are just about to start or are already at primary school. It provides examples of healthier snacks and drinks for school. The information contained mirrors the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drinks in Schools.
School Play Pieces Leaflet
Contact:
Website: http://www.nhsforthvalley.com
Posted Date:
20 Aug 2009
Reviewed Date:
NHS FORTH VALLEY - HEALTH PROMOTION
Location:
Euro House, Wellgreen Place, Stirling, FK8 2DJ
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Useful Guide / Website
Details:
The NHS Forth Valley Health Promotion website provides information on health improvement resources and services of interest to health promoters and organisations, working to improve the health of people and communities in Forth Valley.
Items include:-
- Topics and Settings (programmes)
- News and Events
- Resources
- Health Promotion People
- Training
- Your Health
- Health Promotion in Forth Valley
Contact:
Telephone: 01786 431100
Fax: 01786 431218
Posted Date:
20 Aug 2009
Reviewed Date:
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP - GRANGEMOUTH
Location:
Community Education Centre, Abbots Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8JB
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Infant Nutrition
Details:
Contact any Health Visitor at Bo'ness Road Health Centre 01324 489891 or Kersiebank Health Centre 01324 482354 or 01324 482354.
Group held every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm.
Quite simply, mother's milk is the healthier choice for you and your baby. Breastfeeding is recognised internationally as the best food for babies. Breastmilk is a living substance containing nutrients, hormones and other biologically active constituents. There is evidence for the short term and long term health benefits of breastfeeding for your baby.
Breastfeeding groups provide advice, support and information to help you breastfeed. They are also a great way to socialise and meet new friends!
Cost: Free
Organisation: Health Service / Department
Contact:
Name: Health Visitor
Telephone: 01324 489891 or 482354
Posted Date:
17 Aug 2005
Reviewed Date:
31 May 2007
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP - FALKIRK
Location:
Dawson Centre, Davids Loan, Falkirk, FK2 7RG
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Infant Nutrition
Details:
Group held every Wednesday from 1.15pm to 2.45pm.
Quite simply, mother's milk is the healthier choice for you and your baby. Breastfeeding is recognised internationally as the best food for babies. Breastmilk is a living substance containing nutrients, hormones and other biologically active constituents. There is evidence for the short term and long term health benefits of breastfeeding for your baby.
Breastfeeding groups provide advice, support and information to help you breastfeed. They are also a great way to socialise and meet new friends!
Cost: Free
Organisation: Health Service / Department
Contact:
Name: Evelyn Barr
Telephone: 01324 634017
Fax: 01324 627266
Email: evelyn.barr@nhs.net
Posted Date:
17 Aug 2005
Reviewed Date:
31 May 2007
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