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Family Nurse Partnership - South Eastern Trust
Contact Information
- Address
- Stewartstown Road Health Centre, 212 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, Co Down, BT17 0FB
- Contact Person
- Supervisor
- Telephone Number
- 028 9055 0435 or 028 9060 2705 EXT 86740
- Email Address
- No details
- Web Address
- Visit Website
Additional Information
Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is an early intervention preventative programme for first time young parents. It involves intensive home visiting by a Family Nurse from early pregnancy until the child reaches their second birthday. The programme is strength based and the materials used are rooted in theories of attachment, self-efficacy and human ecology.
Goals for the programme include:
Improved pregnancy outcomes
Improved child health and development
Improved parenting practices and behaviour
Reduction in childhood injuries, neglect and abuse
Fewer subsequent pregnancies and greater intervals between births
Increased maternal employment and reduced welfare use
Increased father involvement
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Under 19 years old
First baby (previous miscarriage, stillbirth, termination still eligible)
No later than 28 weeks gestation (60% required before 16 weeks)
No planned adoption
Living in Greater Lisburn, Ballynahinch, Newtownards (we will accept referrals for any young person aged 15yrs and under Trust Wide.)
- Available to Age Groups
- < 19yrs
- Category of Services
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- Parenting Support
- Areas covered
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- Lisburn
- Method of Access (Referral)
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- GP
- Health Visitor
- Hospital
- School
- Self
- Social Worker
