Multidisciplinary professionals

Multidisciplinary professionals

Two healthcare professionals stand and have a conversation Depending on your personal needs and circumstances, you may have a wider team to help and support you and your family. Other professionals that may be involved in your care could include family nurses, social workers, perinatal mental health/outreach teams and family support workers. Children’s and Family Centres bring together a range of professionals to help, guide and support you through the parenting journey until your child starts school. There are a number of agencies and staff working in the Centres who can support you. You will meet family support workers in every Children’s and Family Centre you visit. They may be delivering sessions or providing outreach opportunities in community centres, voluntary sector groups, clinics and libraries. Accessing a Children’s and Family Centre will give you the opportunity to meet other parents and provide an opportunity for your children to grow, play and make new friends. Other professionals you may find in a Children’s and Family Centre include:
  • Midwives
  • Health visitors
  • Family support workers
  • Family nurses
  • Speech and language therapists

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