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
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 or practice.
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.
Immunisation Clinic/Child Development – Health Visitors available on first Monday afternoon of each month.
Friday Morning Clinics
Our Heath Visitor Nicola Dooley runs a Child Health Drop-in Clinic on Friday mornings between 9.30am and 11.30am at the Surgery. All Parents with children aged up to 5 years of age are more than welcome to come and see her regarding General Health and Development, Immunisations and any Parental concerns.
Her phone numbers are 0141 232 1674 and 07970372921 if you want to speak to her outwith a Friday morning.
Child Immunisations
Immunisations are given by Healthcare professionals in accordance with the NHS vaccine schedule.
Further information on the schedule and vaccines in general can be found on NHS Inform
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.