Health Visiting

Our health visitors John Moran, Julia Stevens and Juliet Illidge offer support and encouragement to families throughout pregnancy, on through children’s early years and on to primary school age. Their advice covers a wide range of issues including:

•    Child growth & development
•    Common infections in childhood
•    Common skin problems
•    Immunisations
•    Behavioural difficulties
•    Sleeping, eating, potty training, temper tantrums and teething.
•    Breastfeeding, weaning, healthy eating, hygiene, safety and exercise
•    Postnatal depression, bereavement and violence in the family
•    Parenting advice/support networks
•    Organising and running baby clinics
•    Health promotion groups
•    Breast feeding support groups
•    Parent support groups