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Massage, singing and shopping are all part of the job of Claire Bowles, who works for Sure Start Parr in St Helens, Merseyside

Massage, singing and shopping are all part of the job of Claire Bowles, who works for Sure Start Parr in St Helens, Merseyside

Monday
Drink my second cup of tea to wake me up. I prepare for the morning's home visits, contacting families to give them new information on activity groups and services.

I visit one family to deliver a baby massage session. The family has four children and they all love to join in with the session, which usually lasts around one hour. This particular session lasts two hours by the time we have cleaned up the gallons of oil the children have been massaging each other with. I'm covered in the stuff, but at least my skin is smooth!

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