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Health Visitors are qualified Nurses or Midwives who have completed further training. The Health Visitor is there to support you as a parent in raising a happy and healthy child; working together with you to give your child the best possible start in life. As far as possible we will try to ensure that you see the same Health Visitor at each visit so that you know who to expect.
When and where should I expect to see my Health Visitor?
A Health Visitor will meet you before your baby is due (around 28 weeks into pregnancy, known as your antenatal visit), then they will see you when your baby is 10 to 14 days old. The Health Visitor will come to your home for these visits and they’ll phone you to arrange a convenient time.
When your baby is 6 to 8 weeks old your Health Visitor will phone you to arrange a convenient time to meet either at home or at the clinic or Children and Family Centre.
When your baby is 9 to 12 months old, and again when they reach 2 to 2½ years old, you will be invited by letter to meet a member of the Health Visiting team at a clinic or Children and Family Centre. This letter will contain a questionnaire for you to complete before you meet us which you bring along with you.
Following this your child will move to the care of the School Nurses once they start school. Further information is provided in the 5-10 section of the website.
What will my Health Visitor do at these visits/meetings?
At the visit following the birth of your baby the Health Visitor will make sure your baby has received all their checks and assessments and advise you about immunisations. At all visits/meetings the Health Visitor will ask how you and your baby/child are doing, listen to any concerns you may have and advise appropriately. This could be anything related to feeding, sleeping, health, behaviour and development.
What if I want advice between visits?
You can either phone on 0300 330 5777 or email bromh.