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Home » Sure Start Projects » Dungannon Sure Start
Dungannon Sure Start Dungannon Sure Start is a government funded project which aims to work with parents-to-be, parents and children to promote the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of pre-school children to ensure they can flourish at home and when they get to school. We promote partnership working between statutory, voluntary and community sectors and parents to change and improve existing services by reshaping, enhancing, adding value and increasing co-ordination. Dungannon Sure Start covers Dungannon Town, Moygashel and Granville. Location of Dungannon Sure Start Dungannon Sure Start is based at 1, Ballysaggart Business Complex, Ballygawley Road, Dungannon. How to get in touch Gerry McDonald Programme Manager Dungannon Sure Start Sure Start Centre Unit 1 Ballysaggart Business Complex Ballygawley Road Dugannon BT70 1BS TEL: (028) 8772 9695 FAX: (028) 8772 7632 Email:dungannonsurestart@adhsst.n-i.nhs.uk What we do Sure Start is a multi-agency initiative, pioneering new ways of working to improve services. It is about building effective partnership with service providers to deliver existing and new service to the local communities and families. § Home Visiting § Needs Assessments and Action Plans § Liaison, Advocacy and Signposting § Ante-natal 'Bumps' Classes § Parenting Preparation Groups § Primary and Community Health Care and Advice § Breastfeeding Support § Family Support including Befriending and Social Support § Positive Parenting Information § Parents as Early Educators § Home Safety Check Scheme § Home Safety Equipment Scheme § Dental Advice and Support § Baby Massage § Reflexology § Ante-Natal Yoga § Baby Yoga § Wriggle and Rhyme Sessions § Cook It § Parent and Toddler Support Services § Speech and Language Development § Play and Movement Development § Childcare Advice § Translation and Interpreter Services § Crèche for some courses § Young Parents Group § Preparation for School § Parent's Forum § Annual Fun Day Events Please contact us for further details. Who is responsible for Sure Start (Partner Names) Ø NIPPA, The Early Years Organisation – Lead Body Ø Armagh & Dungannon HSS Trust – Accountable Body Ø STEP Ø Parent Representatives What happens once I register with Dungannon Sure Start Registration normally takes place when our Midwife or Health Visitor first visits your home. They will explain what Sure Start is about and agree how you would like to become involved. If you are new to the area please contact us and we will arrange for someone to call with you. How we can help parents We work with parents-to-be and parents to improve children's life chances, through better access to: Ø Outreach and home visiting Ø Support for families and parents Ø Good quality play, learning and childcare experiences for children. Ø Primary care and health, including advice about child health and development. Ø Support for children and families with special needs, including access to specialised services. In addition, there will be services around action on teenage pregnancy, crime prevention, community development and improvement to parents' employability. Please provide some examples how your Sure Start project has helped families within your area. If possible could you also provide quotes from your families. “Family Support Worker visiting was nice, good to have someone to talk to” “The home-visiting from the Midwife was much better than having to wait about at the G.P. surgery” “I like the Walking Group – gets me out of the house” “Ante-natal care is very good. The midwives have spent a lot of time with me” “Getting out of the house and attending course has helped me to be more confident” “My son has benefited from the Wriggle & Rhyme Sessions, especially his speech and this has reduced his appointments with Speech Therapists” “Huge confidence builder knowing the support was there” “Ante-natal Yoga was good for labour” “Everything about Sure Start has been a wonderful experience” |
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