Southend Health Visiting Service

Health Visitors are Registered Nurses/Registered Midwives who have undergone specialist training to become Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN).

This guide introduces the Southend Health Visiting Service and how it supports families from pregnancy through your child’s first five years. It explains the key health and development visits you’ll be offered, what happens at each stage, and how the team can help with everything from infant feeding, sleep, and child development to emotional wellbeing and family support. You’ll also find details on child health clinics, specialist services, and how to contact your local health visiting team for advice, home visits, or group sessions..