"I feel I have become a more confident and knowledgeable parent"

About: Children’s Services / HENRY programme Children’s Services HENRY programme Londonderry BT47 6WH

Posted by Mum28 (as a service user), 10 months ago

I met my health visitors assistant for the first time 6 months after my son's birth and she instantly made me feel reassured and at ease about my parenting journey and my baby's development.
Emma suggested we undertook the Henry programme which sounded fanatic as I was interested in taking time out to evaluate my parenting approach, see what was working for me, what’s best for my baby etc.
Often as a new mum you don’t have the opportunity to step back from your journey and see how far you’ve come and see where you can improve. I can firmly say after undertaking the course with Emma and with Emma’s guidance I feel I have become a more confident and knowledgeable parent across everything.
From understanding my children’s emotional needs that what’s best portion size for baby and fun activities to do. Emma was an absolute delight to talk to each week and so full of useful tips and information when it comes to raising a child and correlating best practice with my personal approach to parenting.
Emma was genuine, kind, took an interest in my baby and my current pregnancy and also made me feel so comfortable to ask question and was even more happy to listen to the off anecdotal story. I would recommend the programme to any parent, whether a first time or seasoned mummy, it’s a brilliant programme made even better by Emma.

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Emma Glendinning

Child Health Assistant, Health Visiting,

Western Health and Social Care Trust

I work with the health visiting team to support families.

Submitted on 08/07/2024 at 14:11

Published on Care Opinion at 14:12

Dear Mum28
I am so delighted and grateful that you have taken the time to write such a detailed story. The HENRY programme is a fantastic programme to give your children the best possible start in life. I have no doubt that both you and your family have a very bright future ahead. It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with you, I am so appreciative of your lovely comments. Take care, Emma

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Joyce McKittrick

Lead Nurse Public Health, Health Visiting Women's and Children's Services,

Western Health & Social Care Trust

I am one of the managers of the HV team in Derry/Limavady/Strabane areas

Submitted on 09/07/2024 at 10:30

Published on Care Opinion at 10:30

Dear Mum28,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback on your experience. I am delighted to hear that being part of the Henry programme with Emma has given you an opportunity to take that step back and see how far you have come and that has made you feel a more confident and knowledgeable parent.
This programme is there to aid and support the family to bring about positive change, and I am so glad that you found Emma’s visits reassuring and you were comfortable enough to ask questions.
I will share your feedback with the health visiting team, I see Emma has already responded, all the team are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and expertise with families and it is so encouraging to have such lovely positive feedback. Thank you again for your feedback, and I wish you and your family well.
Joyce McKittrick,
Lead Nurse Public Health

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Sinead McDaid

Early Years Obesity Prevention Coordinator, Health Visiting,

WHSCT

Coordinate Henry Healthy start programme across WHSCT.

Submitted on 09/07/2024 at 11:16

Published on Care Opinion at 11:16

Hi Mum28,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Henry programme. It is so nice to read such positive comments about our wonderful Henry facilitators. I really enjoyed reading this!
At HENRY we support the whole family to make positive lifestyle changes, creating healthier and happier home environments, and building healthier communities.
I am delighted you felt supported by Emma to complete the Henry “Healthy families right from the start programme”.
Very best wishes from the team @ Henry.
Kind regards
Sinead McDaid
Henry Coordinator

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