Public Health Team

From October 2011, the Public Health Team will be based at the purpose built 'Sidmouth Children's Centre' within the Stowford Community Centre.

Our direct telephone number is 01395 576162.

Lynn Jordan (Team Leader) Health Visitor

Cathy James Health Visitor
Wendy Headeach Nursery Nurse
Jennifer Moss Young persons health advisor
Anita White School Nurse

If you need advice, or someone to talk to about:

    * Your child’s behaviour
    * Problems with breast or bottle-feeding
    * Your baby not sleeping
    * Potty training
    * Weaning/eating/feeding
    * Personal/family problems

Messages can be left on 01395 576162 and will be dealt with as soon as possible.

Bumps and Babes group - Fridays 10.00am - 11.30am

An informal group, all pregnant women and new parents with babies (up to crawling age) are welcome. At the Sidmouth Children's Centre. A relaxed session with coffee, chat and occasional speakers on subjects of interest to new parents. Drop in for weight checks and advice.

Child Health Clinics

Well Baby Clinic - Mondays 2.00pm - 4.00pm
For immunisations, by appointment, and drop in weight checks and advice. Upstairs at Sidmouth Health Centre.

Other services offered by School Nurse

    * Emergency Contraception/supply of condoms for school age children.
    * Pregnancy testing for school age girls.
    * Drop-in confidential advice service for teenage children (at Sidmouth College).

* Drop-ins at Primary Schools