Last Updated - March 26, 2025
Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing who work in partnership with community public health staff nurses who are trained nurses and community nursery nurses.
They provide a professional public health service based on best evidence of what works for individuals, families, groups and communities; enhancing health and reducing inequalities for children 0 to 5 years and beyond. They can help with many areas of child development including sleep, behaviour, healthy eating, bladder and bowel issues.
Watch this health visiting in the community video to find out more about the role of a health visitor.
