#OTD in 2019: To further her research and engagement with the Early Years sector, The Duchess of Cambridge visited Sunshine House Children and Young People’s Health and Development Centre to meet with the Southwark Family Nurse Partnership team.

Also, The Duchess met mothers who have been through the FNP programme ( @FNPNationalUnit) to understand how the programme has helped them and their children.

The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a voluntary home visiting programme for first-time parents aged 24 and under.

Parents are partnered with a specially trained family nurse who visits them regularly, from early pregnancy until their child is two

The programme supports young mums to have a healthy pregnancy, improve their child's health and development, and reach their goals and aspirations

Multiple rigorous evaluations show it has a long-term positive impact on child outcomes. FNP is delivered in around 60 areas across England and each local team is made up of specially trained family nurse supervisor, family nurses, and quality support officers.

FNP in Southwark is delivered by Evelina London, of which The Duchess is Patron. As part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Evelina London is a major children’s hospital and provider of community services.

From health visitors and school nurses to specialist treatment for children with long-term health conditions, Evelina London’s community services care for children and families across the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark!