Health Visitors

After the birth of your baby, you will be contacted by a Health Visitor and they will identify your local drop-in clinic.You can normally see the Health Visitors at their drop-in clinic; for further information please contact the Practice.

Health Visitors are all trained Nurses who have extra training and qualifications in child health.They are a fantastic source of information about child development and health, parenting strategies, breastfeeding, nutrition and community support. They also offer help with social, emotional and environmental issues that affect families.

Child health checks

Appointments are sent out automatically by the local health authority for routine child health checks.

The first will be with a GP at the Surgery when your baby is around 6-8 weeks old. You will be sent information about this and asked to make an appointment at your Practice. Since mothers need a Postn Natal check 8 weeks after the birth of their baby, the practice often combine this with the baby’s first check (this appointment will usually be when the baby is around 8 weeks old).  Mothers often find this more convenient than attending for two different appointments.

You will also be offered routine health reviews for your child, with your Health Visitor, at 8-12 months and 2-2½ years old.

Child immunisations

Immunisations are given by our Practice Nurses in accordance with the NHS vaccine schedule.

When to immunise

Different vaccines are given at different ages to protect you and your child. Find out when these vaccinations are offered, and when and where they’ll be given: