School Nurses

COVID-19 information

We are available to offer support to young people, parents and carers and schools by phone or email. We can signpost you to other providers for sexual health advice and support. We are offering some appointments in our bases.

If you are a parent of a school age child and require advice and support please contact our School Nurse text line Parent Service on 07480 635515

If you are a young person aged 11-19 years old please text the School Nurse Young People’s Service on 07480 63551

Introduction

School nurses are public health nurses who will work with 5 to 19 year olds. Their primary aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of this age group, and identify those who need early help. They can assist in managing interaction between health and education.

Key aspects included in their role

Empowering children and young people to make healthy lifestyle choices
Providing a point of contact for children and young people, parents or carers, and schools needing health advice or information. This may involve assessing individual needs, offering advice and referring to other services as necessary
Supporting children and young people with some on-going or specific health needs. This may include children with complex health needs or a learning or physical disability
Children looked after health reviews
Running school based drop in clinics within Somerset secondary schools