Health Visiting (East Belfast) Belfast Trust

Health visitors are registered nurses or midwives who have chosen to gain additional qualifications through further specialist training at University. Their additional training, particularly in public health matters, enables them to assess the health needs of individuals, families and the wider community to promote good health and prevent illness. Health visitors have a crucial role in making sure that children and young people have the best start in life. The day-to-day work of health visitors typically includes: • providing ante-natal and post-natal support • supporting parents in bringing up their young children • providing advice on feeding babies and children • assessing 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 below to provide families with additional information on a wide range of topics. • Antenatal Resources • Infant Feeding • Postnatal Resources • Mental Health In addition there is a dedicated Belfast Trust Health Visiting Helpline which is available from Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm.