The Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting (MECSH) programme is a structured programme of home visiting for families. It provides personalised professional support for mothers and families as they transition into parenthood and as their child grows and develops. Support can be given from pregnancy until the baby is 2 years old.
The programme encourages parents to work with their Health Visitor to create a plan for their needs and their baby’s needs. The same Health Visitor will continue to visit except for the times when they may be away, then another will help out.
This programme is tailored to improve outcomes for families who may benefit from early input and support.
MECSH is a voluntary programme and parents can withdraw from it at any time.
The programme encourages parents to work with their Health Visitor to create a plan for their needs and their baby’s needs. The same Health Visitor will continue to visit except for the times when they may be away, then another will help out.
This programme is tailored to improve outcomes for families who may benefit from early input and support.
MECSH is a voluntary programme and parents can withdraw from it at any time.