Services in Home & Family (27)

  1. Home Safety

    Accidents are one of the biggest single killers of children in the UK. More children die every year because of accidents than illnesses such as meningitis and leukaemia. Nearly half of all children who are taken to hospital after an accident had their accident at…
  2. Nappy Sacks - Danger on the Changing Mat

    Nappy sacks are pretty much essential kit for parents of babies and young children nowadays. They’re cheap, hugely convenient for dealing with soiled disposable nappies and some are even scented to mask the smell of the poo. Like carrier bags, they’re made of plastic. Unlike…
  3. Blind Cords - Preventing Strangulation

    Strangulation can be fatal – Blind Cords are particularly dangerous.  Asphyxia (which includes choking, strangling and suffocation) is the second most common cause of accidental child death in the UK, after road traffic accidents. 30 babies and toddlers have died from blind cord strangulation in…
  4. Understanding Relationships & Health Education

    From September 2020, all primary age children will learn relationships education and health education, and all secondary age children will learn relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education. These guides are to help parents know more about these subjects and are related to the…
  5. Under 5's Activity Ideas

    Tees Valley Active have put together a range of leaflets to help you get your under 5's active.  ‘Let’s Get Moving’ have a whole host of ideas to get children moving and to support the development of fundamental movement skills. They are available to download…
  6. Family Information Service, Middlesbrough Facebook Page

    Make sure you like and follow our Facebook page @middlesbroughfis To keep up to date with information on parenting, sleep, reading, activities and events for you and your child as well as lots of fun competitions.The family Information Service provides information, advice and guidance on childcare…
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