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Are you managing or working in a Full Daycare Setting or the Parent of a child in a Full Daycare Setting?
You are invited to take part in a targeted consultation on proposed changes to the guidance on Mixing of Age Groups in Daycare in the HSC Implementation Guidance (version 3) that accompanies the Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12.
General Practice Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs)
To complement the existing staff within GP Practices, three new practice based roles have been created :- First Contact Physiotherapists Social Workers Mental Health Practitioners You will be able to book an appointment with any of these services DIRECTLY without first seeing your GP.
The First 1000 days of life
The first 1000 days of life are extraordinary The brain develops more than any other time The foundations for the rest of our lives are created
Find Out What Help You Can Get With Childcare Costs
Employers For Childcare Family Benefits Advice Service provides free, impartial and confidential advice to parents to help them ensure they are accessing all the support they are entitled to. We operate a Freephone helpline 0800 028 3008 - Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm
Childcare Choices
Tax-Free Childcare is a new government scheme to help parents with the cost of childcare; allowing parents to work, or work more, if they want to. Parents can apply for Tax-Free Childcare through the childcare service – a new online application
Family Mediation NI (FMNI) - Revamped Separation Booklet
Family Mediation NI have revamped the Separation Booklet – This is a really useful resource for separated families in Northern Ireland
Worried about the welfare of a child?
If you are worried about the welfare of a child
or young person not already known to social services,
please contact your gateway team in your local Health and Social Care Trust.
Are YOU worried or in despair?
Please call lifeline. Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.
Child sexual exploitation in N Ireland
If you're concerned about child sexual exploitation or want more information, you can contact a 24-hour
helpline to get confidential advice and support:
Telephone number: 0800 389 1701
Visit NIDirect for more: Child sexual exploitation – protecting children and young people
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