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Health Visitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can normally see the Health Visitors at their drop-in clinic for further information please contact the Practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child health checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Appointments are sent out automatically by our local Health Board for routine child health checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also be offered routine health reviews for your child, with your health visitor, at 6-8 weeks, 8-12 months and 2-2\u00bd years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child Immunisations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immunisations are given by our Practice nurses or other Healthcare professionals in accordance with the NHS vaccine schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information on the schedule and vaccines in general can be found on NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to immunise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019ll be given:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When to immunise<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hearing tests for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Routine hearing tests are offered to newborn babies and children to identify any problems early on in their development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although serious hearing problems during childhood are\u00a0rare, early testing ensures that any problems are picked up and\u00a0managed as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Further information about Hearing tests for children <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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