The Health Visiting service is available to all families in North East Lincolnshire who are expecting a baby, have a newborn, or a child up to 5 yrs. A health visitor, who is a registered nurse/midwife, who have been trained in public health, will provide advice and support at this important time for you and your child. The service is available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm at family hubs, health centres, and home visits.
Health Visitor appointments include:
- Antenatal appointment – Offered to you from 28 weeks pregnant. You’ll meet your health visitor who will talk about the service and preparing for your baby’s arrival.
- New birth visit – Your health visitor will come to your home when your baby is 10 – 14 days old. You can ask any questions and talk about your first weeks with your new baby.
- Postnatal contact – Your health visitor will come again 6 – 8 weeks after birth to review your baby’s development and ask about your wellbeing.
- Health review – Appointments at 9 – 12 months and 2 – 2.5 yrs to check your child’s development, growth, and overall wellbeing.
If you have any concerns about your baby or child, or wish to speak to a health visitor, please call 01472 323660. You can also email HealthVisitingAdvice@nelincs.gov.uk.
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