Health Visitors
You can normally see the Health Visitors at their drop-in clinic for further information please contact them directly on 01382 432324.
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
Non-urgent advice: If your child is unwell
Please do not bring ill children to this clinic.
Appointments are sent out automatically by our local Health Board for routine child health checks.
The first will be with a GP at the surgery when your baby is around 6 weeks old. You will be sent out an appointment for here at the practice.
You will also be offered routine health reviews for your child, with your health visitor, at 6-8 weeks, 8-12 months and 2-2½ years old.
Child Immunisations
Immunisations are given by Healthcare professionals in accordance with the NHS vaccine schedule. You will be sent an appointment time and place where your child’s immunisations will take place.
Further information on the schedule and vaccines in general can be found on NHS Inform.
The practice believes it is very important to ensure that all children are immunised against all potentially serious illnesses.
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: