Health Visitors
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
Please do not bring ill children to this clinic.
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 weeks old. You will be sent information about this and asked to make an appointment at your local Clinic or 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.
Please ensure you attend these appointments to ensure your child is immunised and protected.
Child Health Surveillance
Routine child health surveillance is carried out by the doctors in the form of the 8 week check. You will receive an appointment at the appropriate time. Child health clinics are held at the surgery on Wednesdays 1:30pm – 3:30pm by Dr Adam Simmons and Dr Libby Knott (by appointment).
All childhood immunisations and full developmental screening are available at these clinics.
Child immunisations
Immunisations are given by our Practice Nurses or other Healthcare Professionals in accordance with the NHS vaccine schedule. Immunisation for children is particularly important and clinics are held by the doctors and practice nurses every Wednesday afternoon 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Appointments are sent by text, so please ensure that your contact details are up to date. If you have any queries please discuss them with your health visitor or doctor.
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: