Talk, Listen and Cuddle - Essex County Council
Talk, Listen and Cuddle - Essex County Council
Talk, Listen and Cuddle - Essex County Council
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<strong>Talk</strong>, <strong>Listen</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Cuddle</strong><br />
A Box full of TLC is now available at <strong>Essex</strong> Libraries!<br />
The boxes are packed full of resources for parents,<br />
dealing with difficult issues, such as bereavement,<br />
starting school <strong>and</strong> even bedtime. As well as tackling<br />
these challenging issues, the books <strong>and</strong> resources<br />
focus on encouraging parents to take time out <strong>and</strong><br />
choose a quiet time to share, <strong>and</strong> most important,<br />
talk, listen <strong>and</strong> cuddle with their child(ren).<br />
The TLC boxes have a range of picture books to<br />
share <strong>and</strong> an adult non-fiction title. The boxes also<br />
contain an object to add a physical <strong>and</strong> sensory<br />
dimension to the book-sharing experience, for<br />
example a 'Well done! Squeezy Star' in the toilet<br />
training box <strong>and</strong> a facial expressions glove in the<br />
under-fives bereavement pack. Customers can request TLC boxes by using their<br />
library card at any library or online.<br />
For more information about the TLC boxes visit our br<strong>and</strong> new parenting page.<br />
http://www.essex.gov.uk/Libraries-Archives/libraries/childrens-library/Pages/Parentinformation-.aspx<br />
For further information about the boxes of TLC please contact Sarah Mears on<br />
(01245) 244962<br />
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Flu Vaccinations<br />
GP surgeries are now making appointments for seasonal flu vaccinations. Flu can<br />
be a very serious illness, particularly for people in at-risk groups such as older<br />
people, those with chronic health conditions <strong>and</strong> pregnant women. The Department<br />
of Health recommends that, people aged over 65, those who live in residential care<br />
<strong>and</strong> women who are pregnant should have the flu vaccine.<br />
The Department of Health also recommends that people in at-risk groups should<br />
have the vaccine. You are at risk if you have: heart problems; liver disease; kidney<br />
disease; a chest complaint; if you are diabetic; if you’ve had a stroke or have<br />
reduced immunity e.g. people who’ve had cancer treatment. If you are caring for<br />
somebody with reduced immunity you will also be entitled to a vaccine.<br />
The latest information can be found from the Department of Health:<br />
the flu vaccination for the winter of 2012/13<br />
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