It begins in early pregnancy and is orientated to the future health and wellbeing of the child. The programme consists of frequent structured home visits until the child is two years old.
The family nurses who deliver the programme are drawn mainly from health visiting and midwifery with additional training for the role. The programme improves maternal antenatal health, infant health and development, and supports child safeguarding.
Anyone can refer and we welcome self referral. Contact the relevant team for where you live.
The service is for first time mother-to-be aged 19 and under at last menstrual period and are less than 28 weeks pregnant In Merton we can also see mothers aged 24 and under with known vulnerabilities (SS/DV/Lac/SEN/etc) You must be a resident in one of the London Boroughs of Barnet, Merton, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, or Westminster.
Phone: 020 8205 6204 ext 231
Email: CLCHT.FNPBarnet@nhs.net Grahame Park Health Centre The Concourse London NW9 5XB
Admin Hub Telephone: 020 8102 5888
clcht.ealingadminhub@nhs.net - Central 'Single point of access' and admin email
clcht.ace-earlystartealing@nhs.net - Acton and central Locality
clcht.nag-earlystartealing@nhs.net Northolt and Greenford Locality
clcht.swe-earlystartealing@nhs.net - Southall and West Ealing Locality
Phone: 020 8102 5362 Email: CLCHT.FNPMerton@nhs.net Acacia Children’s Centre 230 Grove Road Mitcham CR4 1SD
Phone: 020 8102 5362 Email: fnp.handf@nhs.net St Charles Centre for Health and Well Being 1st Floor Central Core Exmoor Street London W10 6DZ
