What the service does
Health visitors are registered nurses or midwives who have gained additional qualifications through further specialist training. Their additional training enables them to:
- assess the health needs of individuals, families and the wider community
- promote good health and prevent illness
- Health visitors play a crucial role in making sure children and young people have the best start in life.
- The daily work of health visitors typically includes:
- providing antenatal and post-natal support
- supporting parents to bring up their young children
- providing advice on feeding babies and children
- assessing the growth and development needs of young children
- supporting children with special health, development or educational needs
- advising on behavioural management techniques
- advising on all aspects of accident prevention, including reducing risks providing information on local services
A list of resources is available at website link to provide families with additional information on a wide range of topics.
Opening hours and contact details :
There is a dedicated health visiting helpline available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Telephone: 028 9504 0846
Email: HVadvice@belfasttrust.hscni.net