Table 1 Mandated and suggested health visitor checks [2]
Check (mandated or suggested) | Brief description |
|---|---|
Antenatal visit (mandated) | From 28 weeks of pregnancy, delivering comprehensive and holistic assessment of the expectant parents’ needs. |
New baby review (mandated) | New baby review, ideally within 10 to 14 days of the birth date. |
6- to 8-week review (mandated) | Assessment of progress from birth to 8 weeks. |
3- to 4-month contact (suggested) | Growth and development and other key stages, such as social development and interaction. |
6 months contact (suggested) | Growth and development and other key stages, such as speech, language, and communication. |
9- to 12-month developmental review (mandated) | Review of health and development and the provision of health promotion advice. |
2- to 2½-year developmental review (mandated) | General review of child health, development, and growth. |