Health Visitors (Locala)

Health Visitors (Locala)

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

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0300 304 5555

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