Health Visitors work with parents and carers who have new babies. They offer support from the ante-natal period until the child starts school at five years.
The service includes a team of:
- Health Visitors
- School Nurses
- Staff Nurses
- Nursery Nurses and
- Parent Support workers.
They work with families to help support children’s health and development. This is to make sure they have the best possible start in life.
You as parents/carers know your child better than anyone. As your child grows and develops you will soon start to notice many changes. Their experiences of their first 2 years of life will help set the foundations for their future.
They will work in partnership with you from the antenatal period through to the Early Years. They will work with you to promote your child's health, development and well-being. Providing you with support, advice and guidance.
All families are offered routine health and development reviews. These assess the growth, health and development of your child in the early years. They can identify any problems or issues as soon as possible. You can also discuss any health and well-being questions or concerns that you may have.
You will receive an appointment for:
- A New Birth Visit between 10 – 14 days after delivery
- 3 – 4 month review
- 9 – 12 month growth and development review
Support is available from the service until the young person reaches 19 years of age. The team can offer advice and guidance on many topics. This might include:
- parent’s mental health
- feeding
- sleep
- behaviour
- potty training
- child development or
- emotional well-being.
What Can I Do?
- Make sure you attend your health checks
- Discuss any concerns with your Health Visitors
Staffordshire residents
In Staffordshire the team is called the Families, Health and Wellbeing 0-19 service. The team are available, either via the telephone HUB, one to one appointments, Chat Health or at child health clinic. Further information can be found on the MPFT website.
Contact Details
- West Hub - 0300 303 3923 (covering Moorlands, Newcastle, Stafford, Stone, Seisdon)
- East Hub - 0300 303 3924 (covering East Staffs, Cannock, Lichfield, Rugeley, Tamworth)
- Chat Health Text 07520 615722 (answered in office hours only)
Stoke on Trent residents
The team are available, either via the telephone HUB, one to one appointments or at child health clinic. More information can be gained on the Health Visiting Team covering Stoke on Trent
Contact Details
- Stoke-on-Trent Health Visiting and School Nursing HUB – 0300 404 2993
You as parents/carers know your child better than anyone. As your child grows and develops you will soon start to notice many changes. Their experiences of their first 2 years of life will help set the foundations for their future.