health visitor

British  

noun

1. (in Britain) a nurse employed by a district health authority to visit people in their homes and give help and advice on health and social welfare, esp to mothers of preschool children, to the handicapped, and to elderly people

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Example Sentences

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."

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Thousands of parents each year receive the free Bookstart Baby pack, which includes a free bilingual book and advice, via their health visitor, and parents told the BBC it helps build bonds with their children.

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She said at her eight-month check with a health visitor, Molly's head circumference was measured as part of routine checks which showed it had risen but because no other symptoms were found there was "no concern".

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Jess had never heard of Pica but, following a suggestion by a play leader, their health visitor requested blood tests that revealed iron deficiency - one of the possible causes of Pica - and Junior was able to get a diagnosis.

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Families can be referred to the service through their health visitor, family nurse and social workers or even call into the centre themselves.

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