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AIBU our 2 year old grandson has never had a home visit.

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Millie22 Thu 15-Sept-22 20:20:00

No it is worrying.

HV care is nothing like it used to be. Mainly just phone calls.

Callistemon21 Thu 15-Sept-22 20:17:44

There is still a Health Visitor service I believe, but it's a great shame if the days of the Baby Clinics are over.

Baby and pre-natal clinics were great for getting to know other expectant parents, for relaxation classes etc. Going to the local weekly baby clinic for baby to be weighed, chat to a HV about any concerns, for vaccinations, to chat to other mums and get to know them was reassuring and supportive.

The service was excellent and it's worrying if it is no longer available in some areas.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 15-Sept-22 20:13:01

I didn’t have home visits, except by the midwife to check my progress after a C section. My son was only seen at the baby clinic at the GP’s surgery. This was mid 80s.

Iam64 Thu 15-Sept-22 20:12:14

You’re not being unreasonable.
Health visitors were central to supporting families, especially vulnerable families.
The devastation of health and social care leaves many children at risk

MawtheMerrier Thu 15-Sept-22 19:26:46

I agree.
If it were the case that only “at risk” families had home visits one might see the logic, but how can you accurately assess “at risk” without seeing the home situation.
Going back 47 years though my HV visits were a pleasant chat and a cuppa but I am sure she was taking it all in.

Sago Thu 15-Sept-22 19:22:33

Our daughter mentioned on the phone this evening that our grandson has only seen a midwife once, our daughter had to do a 25 mile round trip 72 hours after a C section to be seen at hospital, this was due to Covid.

She called the GP surgery today to see why he hadn’t had any home visits to be told the HV team no longer visit homes but can be seen at a hospital clinic, a 25 mile round trip!

Our daughter is so concerned for all the young families that will slip through the net as so many things will no longer be picked up on.

AIBU to think this could have dire consequences?