Early intervention

Early intervention means acting now - not two years from now or five years from now. But now.

From ante-natal support and breastfeeding advice to parenting programmes and early years education. We get involved from the first years of a child's life. With health visitors on site as well as through outreach in the home, we're able to help parents identify any issues early on.

This way of working ensures support is there when services can be most effective. So we can catch problems early, stopping them from getting worse. And preventing them from happening in the first place whenever possible. Children benefit. Families benefit. And communities too.

Children's wellbeing is dependent on family wellbeing

Transforming lives through early intervention requires a 'whole family' approach. Getting the whole family included and supported is central to what we do. Because developing individual resilience helps families build positive relationships in these crucial early years.

With the child's needs at the centre, it's about identifying those of the parents, siblings and other family members too, building on the strengths that are already there. Doing it this way, we can work with our partners to ensure families receive tailored, wrap-around packages of full support.

When obstacles arise

Especially for those in particularly difficult circumstances, identifying issues early means intergenerational cycles of deprivation and disadvantage can be overcome. Introducing new, more positive models of behaviour from the very start can mean a better future for all children and their families. Whether it's one to one counseling, family group conferencing or specialist support for families with a recently diagnosed disabled child, being there early makes the long-term difference.