Family Nurse Partnership (FNP)
The Family Nurse Partnership is a voluntary programme for young women who are expecting their first baby. Research shows that mums and dads who take part in this programme are more likely to achieve what they want for themselves and their children.
Some feedback from our clients “I am a better parent from all the knowledge my family nurse has given me… I am more confident… I have made better choices with the family nurse’s guidance.”
Another client said” I have been concerned about my health, I ask and always get good advice. I was asked how I’m feeling in myself at every session which is good I think.
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This service is offered to young women who live in the Bath and North East Somerset area, who are expecting their first baby and are under 28 weeks pregnant at the time of enrolment.
St. Martin’s Hospital, Kempthorne House, Clara Cross Lane, Bath BA2 5RP
t: 01225 838 262
e: BATHNES.FNP@hcrgcaregroup.com
More about us
Family nurses are specially trained to help you as a young parent to understand all about your baby and how to care well for yourself and make smart choices.
The Family Nurse Partnership team includes four family nurses, one supervisor and a quality support officer. We offer the Family Nurse Partnership programme as a universal service to first-time parents under 19 years and have recently extended our offer to include 20-24 year olds who meet specific criteria.
We aim to engage with our clients before they are 28 weeks pregnant and ideally wish to start work with clients before they are 16 weeks pregnant. The programme includes the healthy child programme and offers support to parents until their child is 2 years old. The FNP goals are:
- to improve the outcomes of pregnancy by helping women to improve their prenatal health
- improve children’s subsequent health and development by enabling parents to provide more competent care for their children
- to improve women’s life course by planning subsequent pregnancies, finishing their education and finding employment.
FNP provide information and support for young parents to make choices that:
- Increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy
- Help to manage your labour
- Improve your child’s health and development
- Build a positive relationship with your baby and others
- Help you to plan for the future
- Enable you to make lifestyle choices that give your child the best possible start in life
- Enable you to achieve your aspirations (such as finding a job or returning to education)
Your Family Nurse will visit regularly, from early pregnancy to when your child is up to 2 years old. Visits are made at home and take approximately an hour. We have recently introduced ‘Personalisation’ which means we will tailor the visiting schedule and content of the programme to meet your individual needs following assessment using a New Mum Star. Find out more about the Family Nurse Partnership by going to https://fnp.nhs.uk
How do I access this service?
Are you age 24 or under and pregnant with your first baby? If so, you may be entitled to FNP so please speak to your midwife or GP if you are interested in finding out more.
Family Nurse Partnership Information
Entitlement Criteria for Professionals
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Our services are provided by HCRG Care Group on behalf of Bath and North East Somerset Council and NHS Bath and North East Somerset CCG. HCRG Care Group is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: The Heath Business and Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4QX
