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She really cared about our family

Posted By dm798

"She really cared about our family"

About: Children’s Services / HENRY programme

(as a service user),

I was feeling really stressed and at my wits end. I phoned my health visitor and she told me about Henry. An Angel named Emma appeared at my door. The Henry programme has taught me so much, mostly to take more care of myself and to slow down and spend quality time with my children. The weekly goals kept me on track and little tips has changed so much of my family life. Emma was just fantastic, she really cared about our family. I looked forward to her visits every week and will miss her coming! Thank you so much to our angel Emma. 

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Response from Joyce McKittrick, Lead Nurse Public Health, Health Visiting Women's and Children's Services, Western Health & Social Care Trust 11 months ago
Joyce McKittrick
Lead Nurse Public Health, Health Visiting Women's and Children's Services,
Western Health & Social Care Trust

I am one of the managers of the HV team in Derry/Limavady/Strabane areas

Submitted on 03/05/2024 at 15:31
Published on Care Opinion at 15:31

Dear dm798

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback on your experience. I am delighted to hear that being part of the Henry programme has taught you so much. It is so important to spend quality time with your children even more so that you look after yourself.

This programme is there to aid and support the family to bring about positive change and those small weekly goals can allow you to see your progress. I am so glad that you found Emma’s visits beneficial and looked forward to them.

I will share your feedback with the health visiting team, it is so encouraging to hear such positive stories. Thank you again, and I wish you and your family well.

Joyce McKittrick,

Lead Nurse Public Health

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Response from Sinead McDaid, Early Years Obesity Prevention Coordinator, Health Visiting, WHSCT 11 months ago
Sinead McDaid
Early Years Obesity Prevention Coordinator, Health Visiting,
WHSCT

Coordinate Henry Healthy start programme across WHSCT.

Submitted on 07/05/2024 at 13:02
Published on Care Opinion at 13:02

picture of Sinead McDaid

Dear dm798,

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Henry programme. It is so nice to read such positive comments about our wonderful Henry facilitators.

At HENRY we support the whole family to make positive lifestyle changes, creating healthier and happier home environments, and building healthier communities.

I am delighted you felt supported by Emma to complete the Henry “Healthy families right from the start programme”.

Very best wishes from the team @ Henry.

Kind regards

Sinead McDaid

Henry Coordinator

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Response from Emma Glendinning, Child Health Assistant, Health Visiting, Western Health and Social Care Trust 11 months ago
Emma Glendinning
Child Health Assistant, Health Visiting,
Western Health and Social Care Trust

I work with the health visiting team to support families.

Submitted on 07/05/2024 at 17:08
Published on Care Opinion on 08/05/2024 at 08:19

picture of Emma Glendinning

Hi dm798

I am delighted that you've taken the time to write such a detailed kind story. Life is busy and can be so overwhelming. I am so glad that HENRY has given you the tips and tools to balance a busy family life and that you've seen benefits from the hard work you have put in.

Sincerely and from the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for your kind comments. I absolutely love my job and making a little difference in a families life means so much. You and your family have such a bright future ahead and I wish you all the very best.

Kind Regards,

Emma Glendinning (Child Health Assistant)

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