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  • Maternity and pregnancy

    Midwives are health professionals who provide women with support and care before, during pregnancy, and after the birth of a child. Midwives help women to stay healthy during pregnancy and are also the main professionals who support women during a birth. Midwives also care for mothers and their babies in the first few weeks following the birth. Community Midwives Community Midwifery care is provided by 5 teams of Jessop Wing Community Midwives and support workers across the city and antenatal and postnatal midwifery care takes place in GP surgeries, Family Hubs and at home - we also offer a 24/7 home birth service. We strive to book women into our service before 10 weeks of pregnancy to be able to plan the pregnancy and offer support required as early as possible. Women will have a named midwife but may also be cared for by another midwife in the team should they be unavailable…

  • Audiology - Auditory Processing difficulties (APD)

    Audiology department Sheffield Children’s Hospital (SCH) Referral reason A referral may be prompted by processing difficulties over and above that which can be accounted for by language difficulties. For example: The child’s performance varies in different environments (e.g. classroom vs 1:1). The child reports difficulties listening in the classroom. The child can follow written instructions better than spoken instructions. Clinicians involved Audiologist Outcome This clinical service can offer: Assessment and advice How to refer A referral is made to audiology department with a specific request for APD assessment. Schools can refer directly, but it is probably best to refer to Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) first to rule out language difficulties.…

  • Short Break Grant

    than one child with a disability, we are only able to offer one Short Break Grant per household. You may be eligible for a different short break service for any other disabled children and young people in your family. What is my first step? If you believe you meet these criteria then your first step…

  • Abuse in teenage relationships

    and it will encourage them to get help. If you're abusing someone If you're abusing your partner or you're worried that you might, you can call: ChildLine on 0800 1111 Respect , a charity for people hurting their partners, on 0808 802 4040 Realising your behaviour is wrong is the first step…

  • Domestic violence and abuse

    ? pressure you to have sex? If your partner has sex with you when you don't want to, this is rape. If you decide to leave The first step in escaping an abusive situation is realising that you're not alone and it's not your fault. Before you go, try to get advice from an organisation…

  • SEND Improvement

    Working together to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND – a new programme of work The SEND Partnership have worked to improve the offer for children and young people with SEND and their families. The SEND Partnership includes: Sheffield City Council (departments across Education, Care and Community Youth Services) South Yorkshire NHS Integrated Care Board Sheffield nurseries, schools and colleges Sheffield Parent Carer Forum We are proud of the work we have done together since our first Local Area SEND inspection in 2018. We know more is needed to achieve our aims. We want to deliver better, more consistent outcomes and experiences for children and families. From October 2023 we will be starting a new, ambitious programme of work. This will be to: Further improve our understanding of the challenges faced across Sheffield. Look…

  • A Guide to Starting School

    milk. Forms can be obtained from First Point, schools or by contacting the Free School Meals Team. Many schools have their own shop selling uniform, equipment etc. It may be possible to purchase these items second-hand at a reduced cost. Some children may be entitled to free transport to school…

  • Childcare options for parents

    . Childminders can also employ up to two assistants. Assistants can be left in sole charge of your child for up to 2 hours, as long as they have the required paediatric first aid training. Childminders can deliver Funded Early Learning for 2, 3 and 4 year olds if they’re registered with the Council…

  • Choosing Childcare: Things to consider and questions to ask

    be trained in paediatric first aid. Ask: What qualifications do staff hold? How are unqualified staff supervised? Are staff working towards qualifications? – ongoing training indicates that the setting wants to raise its standards above the basic requirements. Accessibility and Flexibility…? If your child needs medication, what is needed to administer it? What’s their procedure for First Aid? What process do they have for people picking up your child? At a crèche, how will they identify your child and how will they confirm the identity of the person collecting? At a school…

  • Student Stress: Self-help tips

    Starting university can be a stressful experience. How you cope with the stress is the key to whether or not it develops into a health problem. Stress is a natural feeling, designed to help you cope in challenging situations. In small amounts it's good, because it pushes you to work hard and do your best, including in exams. Leaving home to start your studies can involve some stressful changes. These might include moving to a new area, meeting new people and managing on a tight budget. Signs you might be stressed The first signs of stress are: irritability sleep problems Too much stress can lead to physical and psychological problems, such as: anxiety - feelings ranging from uneasiness to severe and paralysing panic dry mouth churning stomach palpitations - pounding heart sweating shortness of breath depression Things that can help with stress Short…