WINGS Midwifery Team (Women Individually Nurtured Grow Strength)
Telephone:
01387 246246
Contact email:
Website:
Address:
WINGS Maternity Team, The Willows. Children, Young People and Family Centre. NHS Dumfries & Galloway. The Crichton. Dumfries. DG1 4TG.
Who the service is aimed at:
Targeted to young pregnant parents to be, whom require additional support and planning prior to their baby’s birth.
Support provided:
The W.I.N.G.S team are community midwives who have a special role with women and their partners who may require additional support during their pregnancy and when they have their baby.
We have in depth knowledge and skills and can refer to appropriate supports when additional needs are identified.
We care for young parents to be when additional support needs have been identified and ensure that preparation for parenthood is a key aspect of our antenatal pathways.
Age range:
SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE;16-18;18-25;
Area covered:
All Dumfries and Galloway
Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?
Individuals can approach the service directly, although most referrals are made by GPs or wider maternity services.
How to make a referral:
Email queries can be sent to the team mailbox. Contact the service on the number above, or email dg.wings@nhs.scot.
Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):
Does anything need to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)?
Is there a charge/fee for this service?
No
If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this?
N/A
