If you have a child who is 0 – 5 years old and you live in Southwark, you can make bedtime book time with the Dolly Parton Imagnation Library.
You child will recieve a book, via Royal Mail, every month until their fifth birthday, absolutely free.
Please register your details at www.imaginationlibrary.com/checkavailability
We are now distributing Rose Vouchers for families living in SE5. These vouchers allow you to collect fresh fruit and vegetables from a variety of locations around SE5.
Vouchers can be spent at East Street Market and specific stalls in Peckham and Brixton Market. Details will be given on receipt of vouchers.
The eligibility criteria is as follows:
In the first instance please email: ccadmin@pilgrimsway.southwark.sch.uk to request a call back or call 0207 358 2878 and find out whether you are eligible.
Pregnant women, new mums and children under four in the borough can get free vitamin D supplements.
For pregnant women supplements will make sure that their own needs for vitamin D are met and they have enough vitamin D to pass onto their developing baby. When pregnant if women don’t get enough vitamin D their children can be more at risk of rickets, seizures and even heart failure in rare cases.
After birth, mothers can continue to get vitamin D supplements for a year along with vitamin D drops for their child until they reach age four.
A menu of exciting activities for families with young children, giving them great suggestions for how to have fun and learn at the same time.
Information, guidance and supporting resources that allow parents to build a digital memory bank of their child’s special moments.
This programme aims to help you feel more confident as a parent, physical activities for the little ones, what children and the whole family eats, family lifestyle habits and enjoying life as a family.
To book please email:
gst-tr.HVsupportanddevelopmentworker@nhs.net
For more information, please visit https://www.henry.org.uk/
We may have a new name and look, but don’t worry, you will still find all the trusted NHS advice and guidance you need to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
For more information visit the Facebook page Lambeth & Southwark Breastfeeding Groups | London | Facebook
Free baby massage classes for dads and babies held at Ann Bernhadt centre. To book please email mritchie@ivydale.southwark.sch.uk
A new way for parents and caregivers to access Speech and Language Therapy services.
Parent Champion Programme Flyer
We are looking for people to spread the word about what support is
available to families in your area. As a parent we think you are the best
person for the job and can include your own positive experiences.
If this is you; interested in becoming a volunteer, enjoy meeting people
out and about and can spare a few hours a week, for a minimum of 6
months, please come along to both of the training days.
(You can even take your own children with you when you volunteer!)
For further information and to register your interest, please contact;
Claire Gager 07547 659 646
claire.gager@southwark.gov.uk
Or use the online form
https://forms.office.com/e/vEkxevUfA6?origin=lprLink
