Health Visitors
You can normally see the Health Visitors at their drop-in clinic for further information please contact the Practice.
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.
Child health checks
Please do not bring ill children to this clinic
Appointments are sent out automatically by our local Health Board for routine child health checks.
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.
You will also be offered routine health reviews for your child, with your health visitor, at 6-8 weeks, 8-12 months and 2-2½ years old.
Well Baby Drop-In Clinics
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month: Linwood Health Centre, 11:00am -1:00pm.
For further information, please contact the health visiting team on 01505 821405 or 01505 821412.
Child Immunisations
Immunisations are given by Healthcare professionals in accordance with the NHS vaccine schedule. The health visitors hold immunisation clinics at Linwood Health Centre.
Further information on the schedule and vaccines in general can be found on NHS Inform.
The practice believes it is very important to ensure that all children are immunised against all potentially serious illnesses.
When to immunise
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’ll be given:
Hearing tests for children
Routine hearing tests are offered to newborn babies and children to identify any problems early on in their development.
Although serious hearing problems during childhood are rare, early testing ensures that any problems are picked up and managed as early as possible.