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Place Description: The Core Elements of Health Visiting Are :- Public health and nursing Working with the whole family Early intervention and prevention The value of knowing the community and being local Pro-active in promoting health and preventing ill health Progressive universalism Safeguarding children The value of working across organisational boundaries Team work and partnership Readiness to provide health protection service Home visiting The focus of health visitors is on early intervention, prevention and health promotion for young children and families as this is where their nursing and public health skills and knowledge can have the greatest impact Priorities include :- Preventing social exclusion in children and families, reducing inequalities, tackling key public health priorities, promoting infant, childrens and family mental health, supporting the capacity for better parenting

Place Description: Health Visitors are registered Nurses with an additional qualification in child health/development and family health. Health visiting is a proactive, universal service that provides a platform from which to reach out to individuals and vulnerable groups, considering their different dynamics and needs, and reducing inequalities in health. Your Health Visiting team can offer a family centred service from pregnancy until your child goes to school. We can offer advice and support on matters such as: Play, stimulation and child development Nutrition Breastfeeding Weaning Healthy eating 1-5 years Sleeping Immunisations Keeping your child safe Toileting When will I see my Health Visitor? Our aim is to provide you with the help you need at the right time. Contacts will vary depending on your family’s needs. You will be visited at home and/or places (e.g. health centres) most suited to your needs. The usual contacts offered by the Health Visitor are: An antenatal visit after 28 weeks A new birth visit between 10 and 14 days 6 to 8 weeks 14 to 16 weeks 6 to 9 months (Health Visitor or Child Health Assistant) After your child’s first and second birthday’s 3+ year review in nursery school How can I contact the Health Visiting Team? Every GP practice has a named Health Visitor. Your Health Visitor will provide you with their contact details which they will write in your Parent Child Held Record (Red book). If this information is not available, please contact your GP who will provide you with up to date contact information. Dr Quinn and Partners : 028 7776 1111 Roe Family Practice :  028 7776 1122

Place Description: Ballykeel Business Centre, 18 Crebilly Road, Ballymena , BT42 2DN St Joseph’s EY Centre, 90 Doury Road, Ballymena, BT43 6JE Farranshane House 1 Ballygore Road Antrim BT41 2RN Ballymena and Little Steps (Antrim) Sure Start provides a range of services to give children the best possible start in life. Services are for children and their families, from pre-birth up to four years old. Sure Start brings together health, family support and early education services which are designed to support children’s learning skills, health and well-being, and social and emotional development. Services are offered both in the home and in group based settings. The project comprises a Multi-agency, Multi-disciplinary team and works in close partnership with a range of statutory, voluntary and community groups. Services include: Antenatal Services : Mellow Bumps Antenatal Parenting Programmes, Antenatal Home Visits, Antenatal Telephone Support, Antenatal Yoga, Breastfeeding Antenatal Support, Hypnobirthing (as available), Preparation for Birth Support Postnatal Services : Breastfeeding Support, Baby Club-Postnatal Drop In, Evidence Based Parenting Programmes, Postnatal Home Visits, Family Men, Baby Swim, Infant Massage, Baby Yoga, Baby Reflexology, Introduction to Solids, Solihull Programmes, Incredible Babies Programme Child Development Services : Speech & Language Therapy (Group Based), Developmental Programme for 2-3 Year Olds, Let’s Play-Play Development Programme, Outdoor Play Programmes, Home Based Support from the Multi-Disciplinary Team, Songs and Rhymes Programmes, Programme Support Creche, Play Development Workshops, Play Events Family Time Services : Physical Activity Programmes, Family Support Home Visits, Nutrition Education Programmes, Life long learning Opportunities, Toy & Book Library Bus, Outreach Service, Community Outreach, Oral Health Workshops, Health Promotion Events, Family Fun Events, Home Play Programmes, Baby & Toddler Swim Parenting Services : Family Support Home Visits, Evidence Based Parenting Programmes-Family Links Nurturing, Incredible Years, Solihull, International Group-Interethnic Family Support, Little Acorns-Support for Children with Additional Needs, Family Men Programmes, Self Care & Family Wellbeing Programmes, Family Budgeting Support & Signposting Areas covered • Ballymena & Little Steps (Antrim) Sure Start covers 11 ward areas-Ballee, Ballykeel, Harryville, Moat, Castle Demesne, Summerfield, Fairgreen, Dunclug (Ballymena) and Steeple, Farranshane, Ballycraigy (Antrim). For news/information please see Facebook Page

Place Description: The overall aim of the WAVE Trauma Centre as a cross-community, voluntary, regional organisation is to offer care and support to anyone bereaved, injured or traumatised through the ‘Troubles’ of Northern Ireland. Service delivery includes Counselling; Complementary Therapy; Welfare Advice; Outreach support & Peer Support; Creative and Psycho-Educational projects, Accredited Trauma Training; Transgenerational / Youth services; Advocacy & Casework Service; Truth, Justice & Acknowledgement. Services are delivered regionally via 6 WAVE centres including Belfast, Ballymoney, Omagh, Derry/L’Derry, Armagh and Killough by the Sea Mon – Thurs: 9am – 5pm,  Fri: 9am – 3.45pm Additionally, WAVE offers support to victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) and Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses (MBMLW)

Place Description: SureStart is a government funded initiative specifically for families with children under four years. That means the government gives us the money and the services are completely free for families living in Sunnylands, Northlands, Clipperstown, Lovelane and Killycrot wards of Carrickfergus. We also deliver services in Larne wards; Antiville, Ballycraigy, Ballylornan and Larne town The overall aim of Surestart is “to improve the wellbeing and life opportunities of young children under 4, through better health, early learning and play opportunities” so that “children can flourish when they enter school”. Every parent wants the best for their children. Let us help and support you to give your child the very best start in life – A Surestart. When you register with us we offer you: A welcome to Surestart, a highly motivated and professional team. Services that are designed especially for families with children under 4years old. We provide help, support and advocacy to families who are new to our area. All the services we provide are available to all families registered with us we also work in partnership with local statutory services community groups and parents to ensure the best quality service for the families and child. Give us a call on 02893 359734 and register today and speak to any of our staff about the services we offer. Our services fall under three categories: Health Family Support Early Learning We offer one to one support or group support, some of our programmes are for the parents, and the children will be offered a creche place, and other programmes are for parents and children together. We need you to book a place in the crèche to ensure that we offer your child the best care and attention and we can plan for the numbers and ages of children. See our Facebook Page for Programmes and Events

Place Description: Carrickfergus YMCA currently delivers a range of programmes, services and activities to approximately 250 young people aged 6-25 and 100 vulnerable families each week through : Youth Provision – The Youth Engagement Service and Carrickfergus Local Area Provision together provide a social and recreation space for young people aged 11-25, open 5 evenings and afternoons per week. This space offers a safe space for young people to socialise and provides activities such as art, sports as well as targeted provision that focuses on health promotion, personal and social development. YMCA Outreach team – Targeting hard to reach young people across the Borough who are at risk or involved in anti-social behaviour through detached youth work, diversionary and educational activities as well as 1 2 1 support. Parents and Kids Together Project (PAKT)- Provides a family support programme for children aged 6-12 and their families/ carers through after school activity clubs, parent support and education as well as family activities. Working out of 2 community houses, one in Glenfield the other Woodburn as well as the YMCA building on Irish Quarter West. Get Active- Project based on the Right to food 365, this provides practical support, activities and youth advocacy around the issue of food poverty. Independent Living Programme- Provision of support to young unaccompanied minors, providing support and independent living skills. The YMCA is also used by a number of charities and government agencies as they provide services to the local community, including Action Mental Health, Autism NI and Health & Social Care Trusts.

Place Description: Our Children’s centres play an essential role in giving children and families the early support they need We are open to your whole community on a regular basis. We work in partnership with other agencies such as health visitors, midwives and local schools. To help children aged 4 and under get ready for school our services include: child and family health services; parenting programmes and antenatal support; early year’s education services, such as ‘stay and play’ sessions; speech and language support and family learning. In addition we offer support for parents with adult learning and employment support. This may include language, literacy and numeracy support, family learning, access to apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities as steps toward employment and links to Jobcentre Plus. This is supported by good quality, inclusive childcare. See Facebook to see what’s on.

Place Description: The Health and Wellbeing Team at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council work in partnership with a range of statutory, commuity and voluntary organisations within the Borough to deliver a number of projects to support householders and groups. These include; Home Safety – aims to raise awareness of hazards in the home, provide advice/information and make onward referrals to support services if required. The home safety check and any equipment* offered are provided free of charge. *Equipment subject to eligibility and availability. Energy Efficiency – offers advice and guidance to help householders take steps to stay warm, safe and healthy. The service offers a broad range of measures including home visits, onward referrals to energy efficiency schemes (heating and insulation grants) and referrals to support services. Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme.