Index of information on this page
Aim of service
- 50% reduction in the under 18 teenage conception rate by 2010
from a 1998 baseline conception rate of 47.2 per 1000 females aged
15-17 to 23.
- 60% increase in the participation of teenage parents in
education training or employment to reduce their long term social
exclusion by 2010.
Our Vision
For young people in Northumberland regardless of race, gender or
social class to have access to high quality sex and relationship
education (SRE), and be aware of and have access to contraception
and sexual health services that meet their needs. Pregnant
teenagers and teenage parents will have access to support in their
area.
Our Mission
Young people will be at the centre of planning, delivering and
evaluating the work.
We Offer
- Antenatal & Postnatal Support
- Infant Feeding Choices
- Emotional Support
- Individual or Group Support
- Contraception Information Advice and Guidance
- Pregnancy Decision Making
- Childcare Choices
- Care to Learn - child care scheme advice
- Maternity Rights and Benefits
- Housing Advice
- Education and Training Choices
- Sex and
Relationship Education (SRE)
Other Services Include Advice and Support to Access
Click here
to download our Training Guide for 2013 (for eligible people
only)
Click to
download training application form
Referrals
Referrals are accepted from all agencies working with young
parents and parents to be in Northumberland.
PLEASE NOTE: Young people and their families
can also refer themsleves.
The team can support all young parents and parents to be who are
under 19 years at the start of their pregnancy.
The Teenage Pregnancy Team (TPT) will refer to other agencies
when it is appropriate and when further services are needed.
Click here
to download a referral form. If you need any help
completing the form contact the team on the details below.
Useful Links
Click here to visit NHS
Choices
Click here for Chlamydia Screening
(Check your Bits)
Contact Us
Main Office Number - 01670 819049
Karen Rowell - Teenage Pregnancy Programme Manager - 01670
840896
karen.rowell@nhct.nhs.uk
Jane Telfer - Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist Teenage
Pregnancy - 01670 532006
jane.telfer@nhct.nhs.uk
Maggie Martin - Project Development Worker Community - 01670
532005
maggie.martin@nhct.nhs.uk
Eileen Daglish - Reintegration Officer for School Age Parents -
01670 532001
eileen.daglish@nhct.nhs.uk
Lorraine Topping - Teenage Parents Support Worker - 01670
532009
lorraine.topping@nhct.nhs.uk
Leanne Hill - Public Health Nurse - 01670 532011
leanne.hill@nhct.nhs.uk
Lynn Scott - Young Persons Health Trainer - 01670 532018
lynn.scott@nhct.nhs.uk
Tracy Bruce - Health Improvement Practitioner Specialist - 01670
532013
tracy.bruce@nhct.nhs.uk
Janine Middlemiss - Teenage Pregnancy Support Officer - 01670
819049
janine.middlemiss@nhct.nhs.uk
Fax: 01670 816796
Email: teenage.pregnancy@nhct.nhs.uk
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