We work with families and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school.
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Health visitors are registered nurses who have professional experience in child development and family health. They work as part of a team with community nursery nurses to promote good health and to help with the prevention of illness in all age groups in line with the Department of Health “Healthy Child Programme”
The Health Visiting team works with parents and carers who have children under five, providing advice and support on the following
Peri-natal mental health
Infant feeding
Healthy lifestyles
SEND
Parenting
Child development
We work in teams with Community Nursery Nurses and also work closely with a number of other community and voluntary sectors. These services include GP surgeries, midwives, paediatricians, children’s centres, Early Help teams and other Sutton Health and Care partners.
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The School Nursing team provides advice and support on the following: Children with additional needs and complex health needs Sleep Behaviour Child development Healthy lifestyles Eating concerns Toileting Alcohol, drugs and smoking Emotional and mental health issues Sexual health and relationships
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ERIC, the Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity is the UK’s leading charity supporting all children and teenagers with a bowel or bladder problem.
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OUR FREE TESTING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE AGED 16 AND OVER WHO ARE LONDON RESIDENTS.
