What does a health visitor do?
health visitor is a qualified and registered nurse or midwife who has undertaken further (post registration) training in order to be able to work as a member of the primary healthcare team. The role of the health visitor is about the promotion of health and the prevention of illness in all age groups As a health visitor, you will undertake a range of work. You may be working with mothers of young babies – advising on such areas as feeding, safety, physical and emotional development and other aspects of health and childcare. You might also work with people of any age who suffer from a chronic illness or live with a disability. Your role here will include helping them to overcome difficulties they may face in coping with their illness or disability.
