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health visitor

British

noun

(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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Her mum Samantha was told by her health visitor and paediatrician that a mainstream school would not be appropriate for her daughter but her application for specialist provision was initially rejected by Glasgow City Council.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

His mother also cancelled an appointment for a health visitor to see him the same day.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

She said her health visitor and a therapist wrote to the council supporting her need for extra help.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024

Independent reviewer Emma Sutton concluded the health visitor could have taken "further steps to seek agreement for a home visit", calling it a "missed opportunity".

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

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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