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  • Weaning

    Introducing your baby to solid foods – also known as weaning - should start when your baby is around six months old when your baby is developmental ready. Are you thinking of starting your baby on solid food? Do you wonder if your baby is ready or not? Why don’t you discuss this with your health visitor by contacting the Health Visiting team on 0114 305 3224. You can also check out this quiz to see if your baby is ready or not: Ready or not weaning quiz - Start for Life - NHS Weaning Seminar You can also sign up to a monthly online Weaning seminar. Delivered by The Sheffield Health… wait until your baby is 6 months to wean? Babies have developed enough at around 6 months to start on solid food. If you want more information on why this to start weaning your baby on solid food at around 6 months please click here There is lots of information on how to wean your baby on solid food…

  • Start Well Sheffield

    Start Well Sheffield, Start-Well, Start-Well-Sheffield At Start Well we are passionate about helping Sheffield families give their babies and young children the best start in life.…

  • Time to Sleep 1143

    Time to Sleep Sleep hygiene is the behavioural and environmental factors that are necessary for a quality night time sleep and full day time alertness. This is an information session for all parents/carers of children 12 months and over. The session will cover: The importance of sleep How much sleep do children need Possible effects of poor sleep Introduction to the sleep cycle How to promote good sleep What makes a good routine We will be delivering the session via Microsoft Teams, joining instructions will be given once you have booked in. Please ensure that you have downloaded the Microsoft Teams app prior to the session. Sheffield Parent Hub 0114 205 7243 Online Session…

  • Family Communication Seminar 1141

    Family Communication Seminar A practical seminar for parents and carers of school aged children. Why communication quality matters to your child’s education and how to create the best relationship environment for your children. This seminar covers the following helpful topics: Setting a good example for your child. Home and school environments – how to help your child. What we do and say – the difference it can make. Learn simple effective skills of being assertive to improve communication in your relationships. Sheffield Parent Hub 0114 2057243 Totley All Saints CE Primary School Totley All Saints CE Primary School 5 Hillfoot Road Sheffield S17 4AP…

  • Urgent help to continue to live independently

    for your equipment, contact the Council. They can give you advice and if you need support, they will assess your needs and arrange support with you. They will ask you about your finances so they can decide how much you can afford to pay towards your support. Sheffield City Council: Equipment to help you at home . Ask the Council for advice or help to make an adaptation to your home. The Council can give you advice and if you need support, they will assess your needs and arrange support with you. They will ask you about your finances so they can decide how much you can afford to pay… If you think you need urgent help to get equipment or an adaptation so you can continue to live independently, there are options available. Use our advice. Use our advice to help you choose a piece of equipment you can buy either from a local shop, or an online service. Equipment for your…

  • Scams, fraud and crime prevention

    Scams and fraud Age UK has lots of good advice about the different types of scams and fraud, including door step scams, postal scams, phone scams and cold calling. And they have dedicated advice on what to do if you're scammed. Age UK: Scams and Fraud . What to do . Trading Standards run a 'Not Born Yesterday' campaign which helps protect vulnerable people from scams and rogue traders. Sheffield City Council: Trading Standards . Crime prevention South Yorkshire Police has advice and tips on how you can prevent a burglary and how to secure your property. South Yorkshire Police: Crime prevention .…

  • Cancer support

    . Sheffield Talking Therapies . You may find one of the following courses helpful: Living Well with a Long-Term Condition – Anxiety Living Well with a Long-Term Condition – Low Mood Mindfulness for Health . view directory services View all services on the directory… michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk cancer There’s a lot of information, advice and support to help you deal with the effects of cancer and your treatment, and support from other people who have had cancer (also called peer support). Sheffield NHS services include: Support from your GP. Often people's cancer journey begins with a referral by their GP to a specialist hospital team. You should not have to wait more than 2 weeks to see a specialist if your GP urgently refers you. The NHS website has detailed advice on different types of cancer and spotting signs of cancer. NHS: Cancer…

  • Health conditions and health services

    confidential advice and support to help you stay in work or return to work after a break. Their employment support is provided by Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS). Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service . view directory services View all services… an excellent cancer advice page packed with information for you. cancer support . Sheffield Talking Therapies (formerly called IAPT) provides a range of short-term talking therapies to anyone (aged 18 or over who lives or works in Sheffield) experiencing stress, anxiety and depression. Sheffield Talking… with the following health conditions: musculoskeletal issues and chronic pain fatigue diabetes health anxiety heart conditions IBS Long Covid respiratory conditions skin conditions cancer (following treatment) tinnitus. You can book an assessment online or you can call…

  • The Herbert Protocol

    The Herbert Protocol is an information gathering tool used for early intervention and to reduce the risk around vulnerable people with Dementia or Alzheimer's who may be at risk of going missing. You complete a form with information about someone so if they are missing, the police can get access to important information about that person as soon as possible. If a loved one goes missing, it can be deeply distressing and upsetting for family and friends. Being asked by a police officer to recall lots of detailed information can add to this stress, and therefore the process is designed to remove some of the worry. When the form is completed the police can provide a wristband or tag the person can wear. The police program this so it holds their personal details and an emergency contact telephone number. If the person goes missing the police or a health professional can access…

  • Practical support for people with Dementia

    this information if you are missing and relatives are worried about you. The police can also provide a wristband or tag you wear that holds this personal information. Find out more from our Staying safe - support for adults page. Staying safe - support for adults . Top tips for living with Dementia… with Dementia (PDF, 491 KB). Sunflower Lanyard – hidden disabilities scheme If you have Dementia you may wish to wear a Sunflower Lanyard when out and about. Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard discreetly indicates to people around you that you have a hidden disability and you may need… Sheffield City Council Adult Care and Wellbeing If you require formal care and support please contact the Adult Care and Wellbeing First Contact Team. There’s always someone there to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sheffield City Council: Get a care and support assessment . Call…