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The leaflet provides details of the newly introduced maternity care model Continuity of Midwifery Carer. It should be shared and offered to the future parent as one of the maternity care options available in Northern Ireland.

This poster was created to be displayed and made available in antenatal clinics and hospitals.

This factsheet for parents describes the recent increase in cases in acute (sudden onset) of hepatitis (liver inflammation) in children in the UK.

This leaflet provides advice and guidance for parents on how to approach the issue of illegal drugs with their children.

This book provides information on caring for children up to five years old and contact details for useful organisations. It is available to new parents resident in Northern Ireland through primary care services (antenatal clinics, GPs or health visitors).

This joint PHA/HSCB Hidden Harm Action Plan - Responding to the needs of children born to and living with parental alcohol and drug misuse in Northern Ireland, has been prepared for the DHSSPS in response to the PfA target on Hidden Harm. The plan was approved by DHSSPS in October 2009.

You, your child and alcohol is a booklet that offers parents advice and guidance on how to discuss alcohol with their child and encourages them to think about how their relationship with alcohol can influence their children.

The booklet was originally developed as part of a campaign by the Public Health Agency, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Office and the Northern Ireland Policing Board to tackle the issue of underage drinking.