The role of a health visitor

Getting to know your Health Visiting Service

School nurses

School nurses are public health nurses who work with 5 to 19 year-olds, including children educated in school and those who are educated at home

Targeted health services

Support in health for children and young people with SEND

Universal health services

Support in health that is available to all

Accessible Services and Health and Wellbeing

Information about accessibility and autism friendly libraries

Immunisations

Find all the information you need to make an informed decision about immunisations

Family health and lifestyle

Where to find information on improving physical and mental health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Pregnancy emotional health

Your emotional health is as important as your physical health

The role of a health visitor

Getting to know your Health Visiting Service

School nurses

School nurses are public health nurses who work with 5 to 19 year-olds, including children educated in school and those who are educated at home

Infant feeding

How to feed your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make once they are born

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are experts in medicines, and use their knowledge to advise you about common problems like coughs, colds, aches and pains

Universal health services

Support in health that is available to all

Your doctor

General Practitioners (GPs) are the doctors who look after your health from when you are born all the way through for the rest of your life.

Accessible Services and Health and Wellbeing

Information about accessibility and autism friendly libraries

Immunisations

Find all the information you need to make an informed decision about immunisations

Dentist

Dentists check your oral health, any risk of future disease, and advise you on the care and treatment need you

Health emergencies

As with all health care services across the county, everyone can access emergency care

Concerns about your child’s hearing

All babies born in Somerset have had their hearing screened in their first few weeks

Bereavement and loss

Helpful advice and information about dealing with a loss and grief

Section 23 of the Children and Families Act 2014

Our responsibility under Section 23 of the Children and Families Act 2014

Moving between children’s and adults healthcare

When you reach 14 years old, the service you are involved with will start to talk to you about a ‘transition’ care plan and what transition means

Graduated Response Tool

The purpose of this document is to ensure every child and young person in a Somerset school receives the support they are entitled to.

Annual Health Check resources

Free learning disability health check at your local GP practice.

Targeted health services

Support in health for children and young people with SEND

Accessing Occupational Therapy in Somerset

To help children and young people participate in activities to the maximum extent possible in their everyday lives

Annual Health Checks

Annual health checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability and help the person stay healthy

Accessing Speech and Language Therapy in Somerset

Advice for a parent or practitioner who is concerned with a child’s communication or has a physical difficulty with eating and drinking

Accessing Physiotherapy in Somerset

When a parent or practitioner identifies a concern with a child’s physical development

Pathway for Community Children’s Nursing Services

We work with children with complex healthcare conditions needing nursing support

Paediatric Continence

The Paediatric Continence Service in Somerset supports children aged between 0 to 18 years

Dynamic Support Register for children and young people in Somerset

To help identify if additional care or support is required

Pregnancy emotional health

Your emotional health is as important as your physical health

Infant feeding

How to feed your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make once they are born

Support for parents

Information, advice and services to support you being a parent

Helpful tips from Somerset parents

With the help of local parents, we have come up with some helpful tips and useful information on some of the most important areas of being a parent

Parenting programmes in Somerset

In some cases parents may find it helpful to attend a parenting course to help them work through particular issues they may be experiencing

Concerns about your child’s hearing

All babies born in Somerset have had their hearing screened in their first few weeks

Being the parent of a teenager

The teenage years can be a confusing time for your child

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) webinar for parents and carers

Webinar for parents and carers who want to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences or support their child(ren) to heal from previous adversity