Health Visitors

Health Visitors are all trained nurses who have extra training and qualifications in child health. They are a fantastic source of information about child development and health, parenting strategies, breastfeeding, nutrition and community support. They also offer help with social, emotional and environmental issues that affect families. You can contact the Health Visitors for further information on 01355 586333 or 01355 586343.

Child health checks

Appointments are sent out automatically by our local Health Board for routine child health checks.

The first will be with a GP at the surgery when your baby is around 6-8 weeks old. You will be sent information about this and given an appointment.

Dr Milloy and Dr Lyall lead these services at Murray Surgery.

If you think you baby is due for check up, please get in touch with us at the surgery.

Child Immunisations

The health visitor runs a comprehensive infant and pre-school immunisation programme. Parents are automatically informed when their child is due for their next injection.

Further information on the schedule and vaccines in general can be found on NHS Inform.

When to immunise

Different vaccines are given at different ages to protect you and your child. Find out when these vaccinations are offered, and when and where they’ll be given: