The School Nursing service is available to children from 4.5 yrs, young people, and their families. We work in partnership with GPs, schools, Local Community Hub’s, and various other professionals to meet identified needs and provide the best possible care.
Our school nursing services carries out the National Child Measurement Programme in Reception and Year 6 and Visual Screening in Reception, as well as guidance and advice on health issues for older children and teenagers. This includes:
- Bereavement and loss
- Bladder/bowel issues
- Chronic health conditions
- Dental health
- Gender identity
- Health and attendance
- Healthy eating
- Puberty and sexual health
- School transitions
- Sleep issues
- Smoking/drinking/drugs
- Unmet health needs
If you have information or communication needs because of a disability, impairment or sensory loss – let your School Nurse know so they can support you and your family in the best way to suit your needs.
Children 11 and 19 years can contact the school nursing team via text on 07507 331620.
To ask for help from the school nursing service you can also complete the referral form School nursing referral (nelincs.gov.uk)