Promote partnership working with the family. Undertake additional visits in conjunction with other agencies e.g. CAMHS.
Work with Mental Health Services to support either parent already receiving services (and contribute to care package lead by Specialist Team Action).
Liaison / communication with other agencies / services / GP’s.
- Consider referral to parenting support groups:
- Mellow parents/bumps/babies
- Incredible babies
- Infant Massage
- Consider offering referral to Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) or locally commissioned attachment therapeutic groups via local Primary Infant Mental Health Services.
- Delivery of parent health education sessions in the home which include:
- Support to bring about behaviour change
- Stop Smoking
- Diet and nutrition
- Safety issues in house and car
Delivery of tailored packages that will address the individual needs of the family e.g.
- Management of sleep issues
- Intensive support on understanding infant behaviour.
- Support regarding routine and coping with tiredness
- Support with planning and cooking meals.