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A guide to mental health & support in Islington

WebMental health problems affect one in four people in the UK today. We all have a state of mental health which changes from time to time. Good mental health helps us feel positive about today and hopeful for the future. Many of us will be affected at some point in our lives by stress and low mood, or by very common mental health problems

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Health advice for parents and carers

Webto know when and how to use local health services safely. This booklet explains where and when to seek advice and help if you are concerned about your child’s physical or mental health. It aims to help make sure your child receives any care and support they need at the right time and in the right place.

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Islington Public Health Consensus Statement Healthy Start …

WebIslington Public Health provides Healthy Start Vitamins as a universal offer to all Islington residents who meet the listed criteria below: All pregnant women and women trying to conceive. ALL babies and children 4 weeks to 4 years, including *formula fed babies. All women, after giving birth, for up to 1 year.

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Public Health guidance updates: Date Source Title (link) …

WebPublic Health guidance updates: Source Title (link) Summary of content / updates Date published/updated Ofsted Ofsted: coronavirus (COVID-19) rolling update Updated the 'first aid certificate' section for childcare providers: if you cannot renew your paediatric first aid qualification because of coronavirus restrictions, certificates

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Mental Health Awareness in Islington

WebIslington Public Health partnership project which aims to increase general awareness about mental health, break-down the stigma surrounding it and let people know where free and low cost help and support is available in Islington. Why? 1 in 4 adults in the UK are likely to experience a mental health problem this year,

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Building blocks for a better start in life

Webyour baby’s health, please contact your health visitor or GP. • The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months following a thorough review of scientific studies on the health, growth and development benefits of breastfeeding in 2001. This recommendation has been

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COVID-19 Information pack for schools

WebAbout Public Health Knowledge, Intelligence and Performance team Public Health KIP team is a specialist area of public health. Trained analysts use a variety of statistical and epidemiological methods to collate, analyse and interpret data to provide an evidence-base and inform decision-making at all levels. Camden and Islington’sPublic

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Islington council statement about the new health, …

Webemotional health, cultural awareness and personal safety statutory’. Islington Council supports our schools to fulfil their duty under the Equalities Act, promote the values of mutual respect and tolerance and respond to the questions and concerns of pupils relevant to their lived experiences.

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Update Healthy Start flyers

WebBright Start Health Visiting Team: Provides support and advice on infant nutrition and feeding, or building a relationship with your baby. Search for ‘Bright Start’ at www.whittington.nhs.uk for more information, or call Health Visiting on 020 3316 8008. Bright Start Family Support Surgeries: A Family Engagement Worker offers

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Guide for employees: Wellness Action Plans (WAPs)

WebMental health We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health, and how we feel can vary from good mental wellbeing to difficult feelings and emotions, to severe mental health problems Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is the ability to cope with the day to day stresses of life, work productively, interact

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Health and wellbeing conversations:

WebHealth and wellbeing conversations: Individual Health Risk Assessment This set of questions will help you to start the conversation about undertaking a COVID-19 risk assessment, build insight into how the staff member is feeling, and create a safe environment to raise concerns. To open How are things going for you at work?

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Changes to Covid-19 guidance for parents/carers (of

WebPublic Health Department 222 Upper Street London N1 1XR T 020 7527 8326 E [email protected] W www.islington.gov.uk Dear Parent / Carer Changes to Covid-19 guidance for parents/carers (of children in Early Years and Schools) Thank you for your help as we continue to respond to the challenges of Covid-19.

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Race to Health: Taking on Tokyo Monday 14th thJune 2021 …

Webthe Race to Health physical activity competition in Camden and Islington for the eighth year! The Camden and Islington Race to Health Teams are challenging you and your school to complete the 36864 mile journey starting in London, travelling through …

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Pregnant or have a child under five

WebChild and family health including midwifery, health visiting and speech and language support. Breastfeeding support, infant feeding and healthy eating. Stay and play and other activities for you and your child to enjoy and learn together, such as storytelling, singing and music. These sessions are a great opportunity to meet other parents

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COVID-19 update Childminders

Web4. Follow public health advice on testing, self-isolation and managing confirmed cases of COVID-19. 5. Get vaccinated. Vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19 If you suspect you are experiencing an outbreak, extra measures may be required. All settings should have contingency

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Return and recovery

WebMental health and wellbeing Mental health ‘affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices and is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.’ Mental Health.gov Do pupils in your school know an adult they can talk to about their worries

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Healthy Early Years London (HEYL) Gold Award for Health, …

WebWe had made oral health our theme, which meant that children were involved in a variety of different activities to inform and educate them about oral health such as eating less sugary foods and the importance of brushing their teeth at least twice per day. They also had the opportunity to draw pictures of their mouth and teeth etc.

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Important information for health visitors, nursery teachers and

Web• Health: [email protected] or contact the Manager for Library Services to Children ([email protected]; 020 7527 6997). If you need information about the Bookstart Corner pack, go to . www.bookstart.org.uk – Your Questions Answered . Important information for health visitors, nursery teachers and playgroup staff

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COVID-19: Testing for children

WebLCRC or your local public health team advise it. If an outbreak is confirmed, a mobile testing unit may be dispatched to your setting. If additional advice is needed, contact LCRC or local public health (contact details above) What you need to tell parents Parents and carers must understand that they should be ready and willing to:

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Guidance for schools and early years settings which remain …

Webeducation and childcare settings and supplemented with tailored local public health advice to provide more comprehensive guidance to schools and early years’ settings. Its purpose is to support staff to navigate the current guidance as applied to their settings and is based on questions from headteachers and local providers.

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(SMHLs who have already completed this are exempt)

Webhealth • Working with parents, families and carers • How the PSHE curriculum supports mental health and wellbeing • positive culture of staff mental health and wellbeing. • evidence-based approaches for supporting their own, staff and pupil or student mental health and resilience, such as trauma informed, counselling,

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