The Care Group also offer a range of training to support professionals working with children and families around infant feeding and child healthy weight.

  • Motivational Interviewing
    Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, client-centred approach aimed at supporting others in deciding and making helpful changes in their lives. This course is delivered by the CEPN.
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  • UNICEF Baby Friendly Training “Breastfeeding and Relationship Building”
    This course supports this implementation of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Standard. Each Breastfeeding and Relationship Building course addresses the specific learning and development needs required by different groups of staff.
    Contact: hannahspiring@nhs.net
     
  • ‘Healthy Weight Healthy Nutrition’ from the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV)
    A course for practitioners working with children under 5 years, delivered by the Child Healthy Weight team.
    Contact: zikra.khan2@nhs.net or toni.russell3@nhs.net
     
  • Children and young people nutritional health’ from the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA)
    A course for practitioners working with children over 5 years, delivered by the Child Healthy Weight team
    Contact: zikra.khan2@nhs.net or toni.russell3@nhs.net