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THE SCHOOL
NURSING
SERVICE Secondary school
CONTACT DETAILS FOR YOUR SCHOOL NURSING TEAM
Helpful websites
www.nhs.uk/change4life - healthy eating and managing weight problems www.eric.org.uk - problems with wetting and soiling www.immunisations.nhs.uk - immunisation information www.asthma.org.uk - asthma information www.nhs.uk -Information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk - general health advice www.devon.gov.uk/choiceadvisors - support with admissions process into school www.youngminds.org.uk/parents - for concerns about children's behaviour and mental health www.talktofrank.com - for concerns about drug use
www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout - for sexual health advice
www.parentline.net - helps parents/ carers of children with special needs
Please contact Customer Services, NHS Devon, if you have any comments or complaints about our service. Tel: 01392 267662 http://www.devonpct.nhs.uk/ICS/ICS_Customer_Services.aspx
Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
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THE SCHOOL
NURSING
SERVICE Secondary school
CONTACT DETAILS FOR YOUR SCHOOL NURSING TEAM
Helpful websites
www.nhs.uk/change4life - healthy eating and managing weight problems www.eric.org.uk - problems with wetting and soiling www.immunisations.nhs.uk - immunisation information www.asthma.org.uk - asthma information www.nhs.uk -Information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk - general health advice www.devon.gov.uk/choiceadvisors - support with admissions process into school www.youngminds.org.uk/parents - for concerns about children's behaviour and mental health www.talktofrank.com - for concerns about drug use
www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout - for sexual health advice
www.parentline.net - helps parents/ carers of children with special needs
Please contact Customer Services, NHS Devon, if you have any comments or complaints about our service. Tel: 01392 267662 http://www.devonpct.nhs.uk/ICS/ICS_Customer_Services.aspx
Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
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Please note that all School
Nurses carry an identity
card. School Nurses are qualified nurses who are part of a Public Health Nursing Team. Many have a further specialist degree in community health. They work with young people and their families to promote health and emotional wellbeing in schools and in the community. Schools in Devon aim to have a named School Nurse with whom young people, parents, carers and teaching staff may discuss, in confidence, any concerns they may have about their child’s health.
Providing health advice to help young people to make the best of their education.
Holding health drop-ins which offer young people an opportunity to discuss health issues confidentially.
Supporting young people who have particular medical needs, and provide relevant training for education staff.
Working with and referring to other professionals as appropriate.
Working with other agencies to safeguard and protect young people.
Health education, individually and classroom-based.
Supporting immunisation programmes in school.
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Confidentiality and Consent
School Nurses offer a confidential service to young people. However, there are some situations when the School Nurse will need to share information. This would be discussed at the time. Young people may, at times, give their own consent to talk with a health professional. This ability to give informed consent is carefully assessed by the School Nurse, and is based on their individual age and level of understanding. Young people are encouraged to talk with their parents/ carers about health issues that are troubling them.
IMMUNISATIONS
In secondary school the following immunisations will be offered:
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): Year 8 (girls only)
Tetanus, diphtheria and polio: Year 10
You can contact the Immunisation Team on 01392 208469
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Please note that all School
Nurses carry an identity
card. School Nurses are qualified nurses who are part of a Public Health Nursing Team. Many have a further specialist degree in community health. They work with young people and their families to promote health and emotional wellbeing in schools and in the community. Schools in Devon aim to have a named School Nurse with whom young people, parents, carers and teaching staff may discuss, in confidence, any concerns they may have about their child’s health.
Providing health advice to help young people to make the best of their education.
Holding health drop-ins which offer young people an opportunity to discuss health issues confidentially.
Supporting young people who have particular medical needs, and provide relevant training for education staff.
Working with and referring to other professionals as appropriate.
Working with other agencies to safeguard and protect young people.
Health education, individually and classroom-based.
Supporting immunisation programmes in school.
What does the work of What does the work of
the School Nursethe School Nurse
includeinclude??
Confidentiality and Consent
School Nurses offer a confidential service to young people. However, there are some situations when the School Nurse will need to share information. This would be discussed at the time. Young people may, at times, give their own consent to talk with a health professional. This ability to give informed consent is carefully assessed by the School Nurse, and is based on their individual age and level of understanding. Young people are encouraged to talk with their parents/ carers about health issues that are troubling them.
IMMUNISATIONS
In secondary school the following immunisations will be offered:
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): Year 8 (girls only)
Tetanus, diphtheria and polio: Year 10
You can contact the Immunisation Team on 01392 208469
SPL2 Leaflet from Word File_Layout 1 17/08/2012 10:09 Page 2
Please note that all School
Nurses carry an identity
card. School Nurses are qualified nurses who are part of a Public Health Nursing Team. Many have a further specialist degree in community health. They work with young people and their families to promote health and emotional wellbeing in schools and in the community. Schools in Devon aim to have a named School Nurse with whom young people, parents, carers and teaching staff may discuss, in confidence, any concerns they may have about their child’s health.
Providing health advice to help young people to make the best of their education.
Holding health drop-ins which offer young people an opportunity to discuss health issues confidentially.
Supporting young people who have particular medical needs, and provide relevant training for education staff.
Working with and referring to other professionals as appropriate.
Working with other agencies to safeguard and protect young people.
Health education, individually and classroom-based.
Supporting immunisation programmes in school.
What does the work of What does the work of
the School Nursethe School Nurse
includeinclude??
Confidentiality and Consent
School Nurses offer a confidential service to young people. However, there are some situations when the School Nurse will need to share information. This would be discussed at the time. Young people may, at times, give their own consent to talk with a health professional. This ability to give informed consent is carefully assessed by the School Nurse, and is based on their individual age and level of understanding. Young people are encouraged to talk with their parents/ carers about health issues that are troubling them.
IMMUNISATIONS
In secondary school the following immunisations will be offered:
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): Year 8 (girls only)
Tetanus, diphtheria and polio: Year 10
You can contact the Immunisation Team on 01392 208469
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