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POWs can support women all the way through their pregnancy and then for a short time post natally (usually a maximum of 8 weeks). In total the support can last for almost a year. This gives the POW...
In the last quarter of 2012, 65 babies were born to clients of our Pregnancy Outreach Workers team, and 55 of those women initiated breastfeeding. That's 85%, compared to an average of 65% in the...
Gateway took over running the Lighten Up service 18 months ago and in that time we've seen hundreds of clients lose thousands of pounds in weight. The most successful to date has been Linda...
Pre Natal Infection is one of the major causes of infant mortality. Our Pregnancy Outreach Worker Service (POWs) works hard to reduce infant mortality here in Birmingham, so today, the first day of...
Did you know that this Monday, 21st January, has been designated "Blue Monday" - the most depressing day of the year? The darker, colder days and a lack of money are said to combine to make us feel...
There is a lot less money around at the moment, so what little there is needs to be spent wisely. One of the easiest options is to make cuts to preventative services for people who aren't in the...
In November last year, Patricia Barratt was advised that she needed knee replacements. However, she couldn't be considered for surgery because of her weight. So Patricia's GP referred her to...
I have worked at Gateway for nearly five years. During that time I have worked on all the services including the Pregnancy Outreach Worker Service. I remember a number of clients who it turned out...
http://youtu.be/Cz0OUyvyj-M Consultant cardio nurse, Kate Gee describes how volunteers help heart patients recover. Regular dance classes are helping heart patients get back on their feet. It's a...
