Health Visitors
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. Please contact a member of the Health Visiting Team for further information 01467 627753.
Child health checks
Non-urgent advice: If your child is unwell
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 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.
Family Health Team Clinic
The Family Health Team hold immunisation clinics, child assessment clinics and child health clinics at Inverurie Health Centre. There are also additional parenting and postnatal clinics held. Enuresis clinics are by prior arrangement with the patient.
NB: Immunisation, assessments, hearing/eye checks are by appointment only. To contact the Family Health Team, please telephone Inverurie 01467 627753. Please be aware, this may be an answering machine.
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.
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.
Healthier Together
Safety netting and parent info sheets
It can be extremely stressful when you or your child is unwell. We know that there is a huge amount of information available at your fingertips, but finding something that provides clear and accurate information is not always easy!
You’ll find clear information on common illnesses, including advice on what serious ‘red-flag’ signs to look out for, where to seek help if required, what you should do to keep comfortable and how long symptoms are likely to last.