Health visitors are employed by the NHS Community Trust.They work mainly with the well population and are concerned with the family as well as individuals within the family. A large part of the health visitors time is spent monitoring the growth, development and social and physical health of children under 5 years, and their families. They undertake Well Baby Clinics, Health Promotion and Child Protection work and vaccinations. They are especially involved with breast feeding mothers, isolated and unsupported mothers and mothers with postnatal depression.
They are divided into teams depending on which area they cover.
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The Health Visitors are now grouped in teams and work from different locations within the area.
Borough Road, Middlesbrough TS4 2EJ Tele: 01642 247029/247401 Fax : 01642 223803