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Pre-5 Useful Links and Directory
SPELL have created a directory of not-for-profit organisations that offer support and services to families with young children. The list is by no means exhaustive and the organisations are not regulated by ourselves. Please note we are only signposting you to services which we think could help or be useful to you and we are not receiving any payment or fee for doing this. If you have any problems with any of the links, please let us know by clicking office@spell-lanarkshire.com
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Public Health Scotland
Public Health Scotland is an NHS Board sponsored by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) on behalf of local government. On Public Health Scotland's website you will be able to find information on topics such as vaccines, prevention of infectious diseases, child poverty and children's rights.
The link to Health Protection in Children and Young People Settings, Including Education can be accessed using the link below. This includes periods of exclusion from a setting due to illness.
NHS Lanarkshire
http://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/
Childsmile (Oral Health)
Gillian Shaw is the Childsmile Coordinator for NHS Lanarkshire.
www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/health-and-wellbeing-services/10348%201nla1116/
Childsmile is a national programme designed to improve the oral health of children in Scotland and reduce inequalities both in dental health and access to dental services. It is funded by the Scottish Government.
Gillian's contact details are:
Email: gillian.shaw@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk; Tel: 01698 754657; Mobile: 07971365322
Infant Feeding
Deciding how to feed your baby is an important and personal decision that parents make for their child. However you decide to feed your baby, NHS Lanarkshire will support your choice and will provide you with as much information as you need to make your decision easier. You can also ask your midwife for information on how to book onto an infant feeding workshop where you can explore your feeding options.
For help and advice, contact the Infant Feeding Team on 01698 366710.
Follow the NHS Lanarkshire Mums Babies Facebook page for more tips and advice.
Quit Smoking
NHS Lanarkshire's Quit Your Way team run drop in sessions in various locations across South Lanarkshire. For more information, please visit www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/quit-your-way/
They can also be contacted on 01698 754888 or by emailing LAN.CommunityQYW@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Speech & Language Therapy NHS Lanarkshire
Parents and carers of children and young people living in Lanarkshire can use the Speech & Language Therapy team's enquiry service for advice and assistance. Professionals working in Lanarkshire can also use this service to access support for Lanarkshire families. They have an open referral system which means anyone, including parents, can ask for assistance from their service.
Please contact the service in the following ways:
- Telephone helpline: call 01698 687 606 (leave a message and they will call you back)
- Email: sltenquiry@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (email a message and a phone number and they will call you)
- Twitter: @SLTSouthLan or @SLTNorth
- Facebook: Speech and Language Therapy NHS Lanarkshire
- Website: Children and Young People Speech and Language Therapy Service | NHS Lanarkshire
Vaccines
For information about vaccines being offered across Lanarkshire and a week by week guide, please click www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/vaccinations/ The vaccine service can also be contacted on 0800 030 8013.