The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a home visiting programme for first-time young mums and families. This is offered in all NHS Tayside areas.
This is a voluntary home visiting programme for young mums who are aged 19 or under at the start of their pregnancy. The programme is also offered to some first time mums who are aged between 20-24 years old.
A specially trained Family Nurse will get in touch with eligible clients to discuss if this programme is right for you. The Family Nurse is able to fit the programme around your individual needs.
When you enrol with the Family Nurse Partnership programme, which is in early pregnancy, you will continue to get your maternity care from a midwife as normal. When your baby is born your Family Nurse will also deliver the universal Health Visiting Pathway until your baby turns 2 years old, at which point you will be transferred to your Health Visitor.
Family Nurse Partnership
Why have a Family Nurse?
Research has shown how important maternal health in pregnancy and the positive relationship between a mother and her baby is for a child’s future health, happiness, relationships, and how well they do at school.
We also know that mums (and dads) who take part in the Family Nurse Partnership are more likely to achieve what they want for themselves and their children. We know dads are important to their babies, so we welcome dads or partners to join in during the home visit, if the mum would like them to.
A Family Nurse will help parents to make decisions which:
We also know that mums (and dads) who take part in the Family Nurse Partnership are more likely to achieve what they want for themselves and their children. We know dads are important to their babies, so we welcome dads or partners to join in during the home visit, if the mum would like them to.
A Family Nurse will help parents to make decisions which:
- Increase chances of a healthy pregnancy
- Improve their child’s development
- Build a positive relationship between a young parent and their baby, and others
- Help plan for the future
- Enable young people to make lifestyle choices, which gives their child the best possible start in life
- Enable young parents to achieve their aspirations (such as finding a job or returning to education)
Anyone can notify the FNP team of an eligible client or to discuss any aspects of the programme including eligibility criteria by contacting us by telephone on 01382 443520 or emailing us at TAY.FNP@nhs.scot
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Contact email: TAY.FNP@nhs.scot
