Please read our information on how we are supporting residents and businesses, as well as information on affected services.
Delivering NHS services for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
We are your local Health Visiting and School nursing Team. We are made up of Registered Nurses and midwives. We have completed extra public health nursing qualifications at Degree and Masters level to become Health Visitors or School Nurses. We also have Registered Nurses and Family Health Workers. They also have qualifications and competencies in working in Public Health Nursing Teams with children and families. We provide services on behalf of Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly.
We lead the healthy child programme for all families in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Providing health and development reviews, health promotion, health protection and health improvement. We provide support for your unique needs. We work closely with:
- midwives
- GP’s
- hospitals
- mental health services
- education
- early years
- family hubs
- children’s services
- specialist services
You can contact us by calling the Health Visitor and School Nurse Advice Line on 01872 322779 or email hvsnadvice@cornwall.gov.uk.
A health professional can offer you general advice and support or put you in touch with your health visitor or school nurse. If the line is busy you will be able to leave a message and we will call you back. We are open Monday to Friday 9-5pm.
If you are interested in a career in our service, please see our jobs and careers pages
We welcome your feedback as this will help us to improve the service offered.
Complete our feedback questionnaire
If you are interested in being involved in focus groups please let us by emailing hvsnadvice@cornwall.gov.uk.
Your privacy
Find out how we use your information to provide services.
Compliments, comments and complaints
You can provide formal feedback on our service.
Work with us
If you are interested in a career in our service, please see our jobs and careers pages.
Care Quality Commission
We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Please visit their website for further information.
Need help?
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- Health visiting and school nursing
- Together for Families
New County Hall
Truro
TR1 3AY - 01872 322779
- hvsnadvice@cornwall.gov.uk
