March 2021 – Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre

The health visiting team works with pre-school children and their families, before and/or after the birth of a child. A health visitor becomes involved after a child is discharged from Midwifery Services, approximately 10 days old, and supports families until their child starts school. It is UNICEF baby friendly accredited. The children and families team consists of:

Health Visitors
Community Staff Nurses
Nursery Nurses
Health Care Support Workers
Dental Health Support Workers

The health visiting team works closely with families and a wider primary care team, such as GPs, midwives, speech and language therapists, health promotion teams, school nurses, district nurses, specialist children’s services and the voluntary sector.

How to access the service:

Your health visiting team can be contacted by phoning the numbers above or via your GP surgery. The team also offers contact through a Birth to 5 drop in service and the Kirkintilloch Baby Café.

Birth to 5 Years Drop in

The Birth to 5 Years Drop in offers a chance to meet other parents and carers to chat, share experiences and exchange suggestions. It also provides you with the opportunity to speak with a member of the Children and Families Team to discuss any questions you may have.
The Children and Families team run Birth to 5 Drop Ins on a 4 weekly basis (see 0-5 Activities booklet for dates)

Locations of Drop in Groups:
Kirkintilloch Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklehill Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 2JJ Thursday Drop in: 09:30am to 11:00am (4 weekly)
Baby Café Monday mornings Hillhead Community Centre KirkintillochSee 0-5 activity booklet for further details.
Lennoxtown Community Hub, Main Street. Monday drop in: 2:30pm to 3.30pm (4 weekly)
Twechar Community Healthy Living Centre, Main Street,Twechar Glasgow, G65 9TA Friday drop in: 11:00am to noon (4 weekly)
Milngavie Cairns Church, 11 Buchanan Street, Milngavie, G62 8AW Wednesday drop in: 1.15pm to 2.15pm (4 weekly)
Auchinairn Auchinairn Community Hub,Beech Rd, Auchinairn G64 1NE Tuesday drop In 1.30pm to 3.pm (4 weekly)

Healthy Start

Through the Healthy Start scheme, some families get free weekly vouchers to spend on milk, fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, formula milk and vitamins.

Check the Healthy Start website to find out if you qualify for this means-tested scheme.

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Services for Children and Families

Information and services for Children and Families

Click the above link above for information on the services available.

If you have concerns about a child and young person, please contact Advice and Response team on 0141 777 3000