The team is based within schools, so they are accessible to you, your parents and education staff. Children within a school will be assigned a named nurse who is based at the school.

If you are a young person aged over 12, you can text a school nurse at ChatHealth - Text a school nurse for confidential advice and support for any health related issue on this number (07507329600)

Please note: Young people who’ve left school can still use this service

If a young person wants to speak to the 0-19 team or arrange an appointment (even if they are no longer in school), please contact 0300 1111 022 (option 4).

For Parents and Carers

Age range:

5 years - 19 years

Eligibility criteria:

• Age - School (5-18)
• Age - Adulthood (18-25)
• SEND descriptors
• The Children's 0-19 Service deliver the Healthy Child Programme, which a planned series of public health interventions for children (and their families) from birth to the age of 19.

The programme is delivered by qualified health visitors and school nurses, who are supported by nursery nurses, youth workers, staff nurses, and support staff.

If a family is having significant difficulties, for example if your child has a special educational need or disability (SEND), a medical condition, or perhaps there are concerns about the safely of the child, the 0-19 team will ensure the child is safe and getting the services they need.

You don’t need to contact the team to arrange these interventions, the team will contact you.

If a child or young person is not in a school setting, then they are still eligible for school nurse support (or if over 16, not in work or school)

The service is available during school term-time only and is a free service.

Tel: 0300 1111022 option 4 for more information