The 6-8 week review appointment is an important opportunity to speak with a health visitor to discuss your baby’s development and progress and talk to you about your babies feeding, sleep, immunisations, dental health, vitamin D, home safety, minor illnesses and managing high temperatures.
The health visitor will also talk to you about your own emotional health and provide information on any support you may need.
The appointment date and time will be given to you at your new birth visit and you will need to bring your baby’s redbook to the appointment.
Our Health Visitor advice lines and Child health drop ins provide support for you and your family on all aspects of child health, development and parenting. On these pages you will find all information and contact details.
For further information
- To follow up a referral
For example, for developmental paediatrics or therapy services such as speech and language therapy. Contact the One Stop referral centre (tel: 0300 222 5755, Option 2) and they will be able to advise.
- For advice or questions about your child's health
Contact your local Health Visiting team or call their Advice Line
- 2 year development checks
Contact your local Health Visiting team or call their Advice Line
- Referrals for ASD, ADHD or another neurological/developmental condition
Your GP will need to make a referral. Visit the Developmental Paediatrician service page for more information about these services in Surrey.
- Access to mental health services
Your GP needs to refer your child via MINDSIGHT Surrey CAHMS
- Hearing concerns
Contact the Audiology service
- Concerns or complaints about a Children and Family Health Surrey service
Go to https://childrenshealthsurrey.nhs.uk/feedback to read about our approach and who to contact. You can also email the Patient Experience Team directly using csh.patientexperience@nhs.net
If your query is not covered by the routes above, please use the form below to contact us. Your query will be passed to the relevant team who will aim to respond within 7 working days.