Our Family Nurse Partnership™ (FNP) is a programme offered to you and your family if you are a first-time mum aged 19 years and under. The programme begins in early pregnancy and we focus on the future health and wellbeing of your child.
The family nurses who deliver our programme come from a variety of professional backgrounds, including health visiting and midwifery. They complete further education and training at an advanced level to equip them for the new role.
We have three main goals – to improve:
The programme is designed to highlight your strengths and encourages you to fulfil your aspirations for your baby and yourself. A pattern of weekly and fortnightly visits begins early in pregnancy and continues until your child’s second birthday.
The nurses use programme guidelines, materials and practical activities to work with you, as well as your child’s father and wider family, to understand your baby, making changes to your behaviour, developing emotionally and building positive relationships.
The FNP programme, which has been developed over 40 years, has been show to have consistent short and long-term benefits for children and families. These include:
Your midwife will usually let you know about FNP at your booking in appointment. However, we also accept referrals from all sources including self-referrals or from a member of your family. The programme is voluntary and you need to be enrolled by the 28th week of your pregnancy.
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