What is this service?

The school nurse visits all schools regularly and offers Stockport's "Child Health Promotion Programme", which includes am immunisation programme etc. They also have a key role to play in the 'Healthy Schools Programme, as well as the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy.

An immunisation programme is offered, which provides protection against infectious diseases such as measles, mumps/rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and polio.

The school nurse has close links with other health professionals and local services and can help you contact other people or services, which you or your child may need.

Who is this service for?

Through health promotion school nurses aim to empower children and young people to take responsibility for their own health and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

The school nurse offers all young people the opportunity of one to one help and support through health interviews and regular "Drop in sessions".
School nurses can provide support to children and their families during stressful times, visiting at home if necessary.

How to request the service

School nurses can be reached via schools, clinics or health centres.

Where is the service available?

School Nurses are registered nurses who have received additional training in child health and health promotion.

Every school has a named school nurse, who aims to help children reach their full potential. This is done by helping children with health problems that may affect their ability to learn, or their enjoyment of school.

How to contact the service

For information about the School Nurses Service, contact Lucille Fifield on 0161 426 5900 or email her at lucille.fifield@stockport-pct.nhs.uk