Young Parents Specialist Service

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This is a specialist service offered to all young women who are under 19. The young parents midwives provide specialist guidance and support for young parents throughout pregnancy, and following the birth.

The young parents specialist Midwives work alongside other partnership agencies to ensure that all families have access to a robust package of support. The young parents’ needs will be assessed on an individual basis; referrals can then be made to a variety of agencies in order to provide a holistic service which can provide advice, information and support on the following issues: housing, benefits, education and employment, mental health, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, sexual health and contraception. Young Dads can also access support services in Manchester and Salford.

The young parents team work closely with the health visiting service and with children’s social care.

Our staff 

Oxford Road Campus and Salford

Consultant obstetrician for young parents: Dr Whitworth

Midwives: Karen Nuttall, Rebecca Bailey and Hannah Booth.

Wythenshawe and Trafford

Consultant Obstetrician: Claire Noor (Wythenshawe) and Jayeeta Samanta (Trafford)

Midwives: Abigail Ridyard and Hannah Booth

North Manchester and Fairfield General Hospital

Midwives: Kathryn (Kitty) Gray and Aimee Stubbs

Our Philosophy

The young parent specialist midwives at Manchester Foundation Trust offer young parents holistic, woman centered care, tailored to each young person’s individual needs.

We endeavor to empower young parents to assume responsibility for their health and the health of their families, by supporting them to stabilize other aspects of their life which may impact on their ability to achieve this.

We offer a support package to enable the young parents to feel equipped and prepared to meet the challenges of parenthood and enjoy this exciting journey.

What is offered?

  • Antenatal care.
  • Individual parent education.
  • Young parents will be signposted or offered a referral to partnership agencies in order to provide information and support regarding housing, benefits, education and employment, mental health, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, sexual health and contraception.
  • Postnatal care up to 28 days following birth (dependent on address).

What you are entitled to in pregnancy?

  • All pregnant teenagers under 18 are entitled to free milk, fruit and veg and vitamins see useful links – Healthy Start Vouchers.
  • If you or your parents are claiming Universal credit, Job Seekers Allowance or Income support you can apply for a Sure Start Maternity Grant from 29 weeks. See useful links.
  • If you are not entitled to it in pregnancy you may be able to get it once you have had the baby and are claiming Universal credit, Income support. You have up to 3 months after the birth to apply for the Sure Start grant
  • If you are working you may get Maternity pay or Allowance. Please speak to your employer about what they provide.
  • Free Dental Treatment and Free Prescriptions – all pregnant women are entitled to these.
  • Referral to charitable organisations to help with acquiring equipment and clothing.

Clinics and Locations

Saint Mary’s Oxford Road Campus

Antenatal booking appointments are offered at Saint Mary’s Hospital Oxford Road Campus, Saint Mary’s at Salford antenatal clinic or at home. Flexible appointment times are offered Monday – Friday.

Follow up clinic at Saint Mary’s Oxford Road Campus antenatal clinic:

Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 1.30 pm – 5.00 pm.

Clinics at Saint Mary’s at Lanceburn (Salford) Antenatal Clinic:

Wednesday’s 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm.

Friday’s 1.30 pm – 4.30pm.

Wythenshawe Hospital

Follow up antenatal clinic:

Tuesday’s 1.30 – 5.00 pm

Sharston Children’s Centre, Poundswick Lane, Wythenshawe M22 9TA

Wednesday’s 10.00 – 1.30pm

Trafford General Antenatal Clinic:

Thursdays 10.00 – 13.30

North Manchester and Fairfield General Hospital

Follow up antenatal clinic:

Tuesday at North Manchester

Wednesday at Fairfield General hospital

 

How can I access the clinic?

Young women can self-refer to the service by telephone. Alternatively referrals can be taken from GP’s, community midwives, school nurses, Brook, social workers, etc.

Contact details

Wythenshawe campus
(0161) 291 2812 / 07970976902
young.parentswythenshawe@mft.nhs.uk

North Manchester and Fairfield General Hospital
07779613130
young.parentsNMGH@mft.nhs.uk

Useful links and resources

If you are a Manchester resident aged under 20 you may access additional support from the Teenage Parent Coordinator from Homestart, offering a service of support around practical parenting, benefits, education, employment & housing.