Children's Health

Child and Family Health Advice

Your child’s growth and their ongoing development and health are important for you and your family.  We are happy to speak with you about a health assessment for your child.  Appointments are sent out automatically 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.

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.  For more information about Health Visitors and what they do, please follow this link to learn more on our Allied Health Professionals page>>

The websites and resources below offer helpful information and support: 

 

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Child immunisations

Childhood immunisation is an important aspect of your child's healthcare.  We offer routine childhood immunisations, which are given by our Practice Nurses or other Healthcare Professionals in accordance with the NHS Vaccination Schedule,

Routine childhood immunisations include Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus influenza type B immunisation, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Meningitis B, Meningitis C, Pneumococcus, Rotavirus, Hepatitis B, and Seasonal Influenza. 

Please note the schedule below for information on NHS vaccinations for babies and children and when to have them, or visit the NHS website by following this link:>>

We will contact you when your child is due for a vaccination. But If you believe your child may have missed a vaccination, please contact us to let us know.

 

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