Articles on Health and Wellbeing (9)
Children and Young People's Mental Health
On this page you will find information about mental health support services for children and young people and their parents / carers. In Trafford we use the THRIVE model to deliver our services to young people with a focus on prevention and promotion of mental…1001 Critical days
The 1001 critical days are the period between conception and a child’s second birthday. During this time of growth, a child’s relationships with parents and caregivers are very important. What happens during this time lays the foundations for future wellbeing development. Difficulties in early relationships…Parent Infant Mental Health Pathway (PIMH)
The perinatal period is the time between conceiving a baby until the end of the first postnatal year. 20% of women (or 1 in every 5 women) experience mental health problems during this time, making this a relatively common experience. It is vital that women receive treatment and support as early as…Start for life - Targeted or specialist services and support
This page lists services that offer specialist, targeted support for families who may be stuggling. Support for domestic abuse Trafford Domestic Abuse Services(TDAS) Trafford Domestic Abuse Services(TDAS) is a registered charity offering support to individuals and families who are affected by domestic abuse. They support both…Start for Life - Universal Support
The universal support page has a list of services and support organisations that could be essential to any new family. Midwives Antenatal Care If you've had a positive pregnancy test or think you may be pregnant this site will give you information on how to…Start For Life
Our Start for Life pages are here to help families and carers find a full range of local services and organisations in Trafford, to help support them through pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenthood. Universal services The universal page has a list of…Start for Life - Open access
The listings below are services and organisations that are open to all. We recomended contacting the group or service before attending. Stay and plays Stay and plays are a great way for you and your child to meet new people and make new friends in a…Local needle exchanges
Sharing needles can increase your chances of contracting a blood-borne virus (BBV) such as HIV or hepatitis. To reduce the risk of spreading these or other illnesses, some local pharmacies operate a needle exchange system. This is where needle/syringe users can swap used needles, for…