A health visitor works with families and young people. The main focus of our work is to promote the health of the whole community by helping people stay healthy and avoid illness.
All families with a child under 5 will be supported by the health visiting who offer help and advice on the following:
Their child's growth and development
Common infections and skin problems in childhood
Behaviour difficulties including: sleeping, eating, potty training, temper tantrums and teething
Breastfeeding, weaning, healthy eating, hygiene, safety and exercise
Postnatal depression, bereavement and violence in the family
Working in partnership with families to tailor health plans to their needs
Immunisation programmes
Locala Health Visitors deliver an NHS Healthy Child Programme. Which involves the following:
Antenatal visit - Aimed to be carried out from 32 weeks onwards
New Birth visit - Completed within the first month following birth
6-8 week - Continual assessment of the well-being of Mother and Child/ Family
Pre One Year Review - Aimed to be carried out between 7 months and 1 year
Two Year Review - Aimed to be carried out between 2 and 2 and half years
For Clinic Times and Infant Feeding with information on Baby Bistros and Baby Cafes please visit Locala's website or phone 0300 304 5555
