Service changes and visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.
Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.
Visiting
Contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit.
You can read some general NHS guidance on visiting healthcare inpatient settings.pdf [pdf] 89KB
If you need help in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis
For other medical advice and support contact your GP or visit NHS 111
Only visit your local Emergency Department for serious life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe breathlessness, severe blood loss, serious burns or suspected stroke.
Family Nurse Partnership
This service is offered across Nottinghamshire County.
The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme is an evidence based home visiting service providing on-going, intensive support to first-time teenage mothers and their babies (plus fathers and other family members, with mother's permission). Structured home visits are delivered by highly trained Family Nurses and start in early pregnancy, continuing until the child's second birthday.
FNP is a preventive programme and has the potential to transform the life chances of the children and families in our society, helping to improve social mobility and break the cycle of intergenerational disadvantage.
Family nurses use programme materials and methods to enable young mothers (and fathers) to achieve three main aims:
- To improve their pregnancy outcomes, so that their baby has the best start in life
- To improve their child's health and development by developing their parenting knowledge and skills
- To improve parents' economic self sufficiency, by helping them to achieve their aspirations (such as employment or returning to education)
The service is delivered Monday to Friday between 8am-8pm in home and community settings. The service does not operate at weekends or Bank Holidays.
Family Nurses have close links with Nottinghamshire children's centre services, Health Visitors and School Nursing services.
Contact and find us
Quality Support Officer, tel: 01623 484829
Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre
Portland Street
Kirkby in Ashfield
Notts
NG17 7AE
Help in a crisis
If you are a client of Family Nurse Partnership, please contact your Family Nurse or the Family Nurse Partnership Quality Support Officer.
Information for health professionals
How to refer someone to this service
Referrals can be made directly to the service via SystmOne.
Telephone referrals can be made by contacting the Quality Support Officer on 01623 484829.
Lead supervisors
Lisa Wilson, Beeston Clinic, tel: 07789 946168
Teresa Kerr, Ashfield Health Village, tel: 07584 889008
Service commissioned by
Nottinghamshire County Council