health visitor
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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From late pregnancy until a child is two years old, families in England should receive five health visitor appointments, with the first three visits taking place in the home, according to NHS and government advice.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
She shares content on topics families would usually turn to their health visitor for support with, such as weaning, developmental milestones and potty training.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
"My health visitor was amazing, she could see I wasn't myself and she thought I needed some more support so she contacted my GP on my behalf," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
It adds: "If you exercised regularly before giving birth and you feel fit and well, you may be able to start earlier. Talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP."
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Pearl, my eldest sister, is classics mistress at a school; Jacinthe is studying for a health visitor, Ruby is at a Horticultural College, and Beryl is secretary at a Settlement.
From The Luckiest Girl in the School by Brazil, Angela
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