Hounslow’s Start for Life offer provides a single point of reference that families can use to navigate a wide range of local support and services - specifically for babies from conception to two years of age.
During pregnancy and the first 2 years of a baby’s life, families interact with many services and sources of support – ranging from antenatal scans to health visiting. These are often delivered by different organisations and could be offered in a wide range of locations. Broadly, the support available will fall into two categories:
Universal Services include:
Additional Services and Support include:
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Safeguarding and child protection
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Support for domestic abuse
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Help with drug and alcohol use
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Smoking cessation
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Debt advice
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Help overcoming language barriers
Our Start for Life Offer includes information to help families access relevant services and support such as:
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Details of the service and which organisation runs it
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Appropriate contact details
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A link to the website (with address and availability information)
Our Start for Life Offer is outlined in the following sections:
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Pregnancy and Pre-birth
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New-born and Infant Health
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Mental Health
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Childhood Development
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Parents and Carers Support
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Financial and Other Support
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Useful Resources