School Health Service
Information for parents and carers
Macclesfield District General Hospital
www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk
@eastcheshirenhs
Ref: 11587
Review: 12/2016
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Introduction
The aim of our service is to
promote, protect and support children and young people in
the community.
To maintain and improve their health in order for them to
achieve their full potential educationally.
To provide knowledge and encourage healthy lifestyle
choices
School Health Team:
This service is a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses,
therapists and their clerical support who liaise with other specialists
and education staff to provide a range of services for children in
schools and the community.
School nurses are trained nurses, some holding the Specialist
School Nurse qualifications, who have chosen to work in this very
important area of nursing. Some nurses have developed
specialised skills in areas such as Attention Deficit Hyper Activity
Disorder, behaviour management and sexual health.
The emphasis of school nurse’s work is the prevention of ill health
by the promotion of healthy life styles and the encouragement of
preventative medicine such as immunisations, healthy eating and
exercise. They also offer support to students who may have short
or long term medical conditions.
Many things may affect your health. The School Nursing Team
can offer support and advice on subjects such as:
School entry assessments (hearing and vision).
National Child Measurement Programme ( height and
weight)
Individual support identified throughout a child’s school life.
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General health issues.
Advice, support and training for schools around specific
health issues such as severe allergies.
Immunisation advice and vaccinations in schools.
Emotional health needs such as:
o bullying
o self esteem
o looked after children health reviews
o self-harm
o stress management
o bereavement support
o young carers’ support
Healthy lifestyle choices (e.g. nutrition, managing weight,
exercise, smoking cessation).
Sexual health / contraception.
Alcohol / drug misuse.
Behavior management support.
Enuresis (bed wetting).
Parenting support groups
and many more……….
NHS Children’s Charter
You can expect to be told the name of your school nurse and
how to contact them.
You can expect to be offered a health check for your child
during the first year in Primary School.
Your child will be weighed, measured and have sight and
hearing tests during their school career.
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You will be told the results of any checks and, if necessary,
referred for further advice.
You can access your School Health Nurse via the contact numbers
below, or via your child’s school.
CHESHIRE EAST
New Alderley House – Macclesfield District General Hospital
01625 663326 / 663330 / 663335
Knutsford Clinic
01565 757290 / 757291
Wilmslow Clinic
01625 441194
Poynton Clinic
01625 870690
Congleton War Memorial
01260 294848 / 294849
Middlewich Clinic
01606 544062
Alsager Health Centre
01270 376978
Church View Nantwich
01270 275385
Eagle Bridge Crewe
01270 275439
CHESHIRE WEST
Wharton Primary Healthcare Centre
01606 542526
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If leaving a voicemail message please give your contact details so
we can return your call.
Should you have any complaints or criticisms about our service
please initially contact your own school health nurse, otherwise
contact Customer Care (details are on the back page).
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Comments, compliments or complaints
The School Nursing Team is committed to providing a quality
service. We work in an open and honest manner with clients and
respect your views and opinions.
We are constantly developing our service to meet the needs of the
community and we value your comments.
We welcome any suggestions you have about the quality of our
care and our services.
Contact us:
Freephone: 0800 1613997
Phone:
01625 661449
Textphone: 01625 663723
Customer Care, Reception,
Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road,
SK10 3BL
For large print, audio, Braille version or translation, contact
Communications and Engagement on 0800 195 4194.
East Cheshire NHS Trust does not
tolerate any form of discrimination,
harassment, bullying or abuse and is
committed to ensuring that patients,
staff and the public are treated fairly,
with dignity and respect.
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