{"id":473,"date":"2023-10-25T14:46:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T13:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/?page_id=473"},"modified":"2023-11-03T15:12:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T15:12:26","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/west-lothian-health-visitors\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caringbox2 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#954B6A\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-standard-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Providing support &amp; information to families with children aged 0-5<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-accent-plum-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading colourtextbold\">What is a health visitor?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A health visitor is a qualified nurse or midwife who has completed specialist training in children and family health. They offer support and advice regarding the wellbeing of your child until the school years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-accent-plum-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-2-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/img001.png\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/img001.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-461\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4545454545454546;width:437px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/img001.png 480w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/img001-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/img001.png\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-461\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/img001-300x200.png\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading colourtextbold\">What care does your health visitor provide?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your health visitor will provide you with specialist up-to-date advice and support on many health and wellbeing topics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your own support after the birth of your baby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child development &#8211; sleep, speech and language, behaviour and school readiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance with the various aspects of being a parent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing information on childhood immunisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breastfeeding\/formula feeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting oral health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety &#8211; reducing accidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor ailments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building community connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting good mental health and wellbeing of the whole family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I ask my health visitor?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please feel free to ask your health visitor and questions you have at any time. Health visiting teams spend a lot of time on home visits but all health visiting teams have to answer phones and will aim to get back to you as soon as possible. If you have any concerns and can not get in touch with your health visitor immediately, contact your GP surgery or NHS24 on 111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will I see my health visitor?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Babies born from May 2017 will be on the new <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Picture-of-Pathway.jpg\">Universal Health Visiting Pathway<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline\" data-animation=\"none\" data-filling=\"true\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__line\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__bar has-background has-standard-black-background-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Introduction to Health Visiting Services<br>Health Visiting Service and contact details<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Birth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antenatal Letter<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Introduction to Health Visiting Services<br>Health Visiting Service and contact details<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1266\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Face to face contact to introduce Health Visiting Service and to begin to develop and build therapeutic relationship with mother\/family.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antenatal Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Visit 32-34 weeks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Face to face contact to introduce Health Visiting Service and to begin to develop and build therapeutic relationship with mother\/family.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1265\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-3.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-3.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-3-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Engage with family following birth<br>Assessment and initiation of Getting it Right for Every Child (&nbsp;GIRFEC) and identification of child\/family strengths and health\/mental health and wellbeing needs and provisional&nbsp;HPI<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Physical developmental check of the baby<br>Introduce immunisation and developmental assessment schedule<br>Advice on sources of community support<br>Agree future plan of care with parents\/carers<br><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Baby Home Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notification Visit 11-14 days<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Engage with family following birth<br>Assessment and initiation of Getting it Right for Every Child (&nbsp;GIRFEC) and identification of child\/family strengths and health\/mental health and wellbeing needs and provisional&nbsp;HPI<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Physical developmental check of the baby<br>Introduce immunisation and developmental assessment schedule<br>Advice on sources of community support<br>Agree future plan of care with parents\/carers<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1264\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-4.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-4.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-4-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Continued Getting it Right for Every Child (&nbsp;GIRFEC) assessment process and identification of child\/family health strengths and wellbeing needs.<br>Build on and strengthen therapeutic relationship between practitioner and mother\/father\/ family<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing <br>Observe\/ discuss developmental progress of infant<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Up Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2x Home Visit 3-5 weeks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Continued Getting it Right for Every Child (&nbsp;GIRFEC) assessment process and identification of child\/family health strengths and wellbeing needs.<br>Build on and strengthen therapeutic relationship between practitioner and mother\/father\/ family<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing <br>Observe\/ discuss developmental progress of infant<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1263\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-5.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-5.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-5-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Discuss and enquire about depressive symptoms and complete the Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Scale (EPDS)<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Agree plan of ongoing care<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6-8 Week Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Visit 6-8 weeks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Discuss and enquire about depressive symptoms and complete the Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Scale (EPDS)<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Agree plan of ongoing care<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1273\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-7.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-7-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Continuous assessment and identification of child\/family health\/mental health and wellbeing needs<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Continue to observe child&#8217;s developmental progress<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Month Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Visit around 3 months<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Continuous assessment and identification of child\/family health\/mental health and wellbeing needs<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Continue to observe child&#8217;s developmental progress<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1272\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-8.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-8.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-8-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-8-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Continue to observe child&#8217;s developmental progress<br>Advise on sources of community support<br>Introduce the subject of weaning and highlight importance of delaying introducing solids until around 6 months.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Month Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Visit around 4 months<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Continue to observe child&#8217;s developmental progress<br>Advise on sources of community support<br>Introduce the subject of weaning and highlight importance of delaying introducing solids until around 6 months.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1271\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-9.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-9.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-9-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-9-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Continue to observe child&#8217;s developmental progress and undertake additional interventions as required&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;advice; referral<br>Signpost to local Community Services<br>Agree future plan of care<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Month Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Visit around 8 months<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Continue to observe child&#8217;s developmental progress and undertake additional interventions as required&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;advice; referral<br>Signpost to local Community Services<br>Agree future plan of care<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1270\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-10.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-10.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-10-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-10-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-10-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-10-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__mobile-meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Assessment should include: quality of parent &#8211; child relationship and mental health of the principal carer<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Undertake developmental and wellbeing review<br>Advise on local services for children and families<br>Review immunisation status and prompt attendance where required<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13-15 Month Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Visit between 13-15 months<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Assessment should include: quality of parent &#8211; child relationship and mental health of the principal carer<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Undertake developmental and wellbeing review<br>Advise on local services for children and families<br>Review immunisation status and prompt attendance where required<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1269\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-11.png 1080w, 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health and wellbeing<br>Undertake developmental and wellbeing review<br>Advise on local services for children and families<br>Review immunisation status and prompt attendance where required<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27-30 Month Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Visit between 27-30 months<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\" data-point-color=\"#323031\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><p class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta-content\">Assessment should include: quality of parent &#8211; child relationship and mental health of the principal carer<br>Engage and share public health information and guidance to promote positive attachment and health and wellbeing<br>Undertake developmental and wellbeing review<br>Advise on local services for children and families<br>Review immunisation status and prompt attendance where required<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card has-background has-standard-white-background-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1268\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-12.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-12.png 1080w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthvisitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-12-300x300.png 300w, 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