The school nursing team is made up of:
- school nurses
- community staff nurses
- health care support workers
They are trained in providing early intervention and support to help children and young people:
- maximise their health and wellbeing
- avoid more serious health concerns in later life
The school nursing service adopts a Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and trauma skilled approach when working with children and families in:
- gaining consent
- respecting confidentiality
- sharing information, where and when appropriate
The school nursing service support families and build on their strengths, connecting them to the right supports at the right time.
The refocussed school nursing role
The school nurse role will concentrate on 10 priority areas:
- Emotional health and wellbeing
- Substance use
- Child protection
- Youth justice
- Domestic abuse
- Sexual health and wellbeing
- Care experienced children
- Homelessness
- Transitions
- Young carers
School nurses can make referrals into other services, ensuring children receive the correct care and support at the right time. If you need further advice or support in relation to any of the ten priority areas mentioned above for a school-aged child, please contact your named school nurse.
Contact
Children or young people, parents and carers can speak to their teacher or guidance teacher to discuss if a referral to a school nurse might help or can also contact the school nursing service directly on the telephone numbers provided below.
- East Ayrshire: 01563 545737
- North Ayrshire: 01294 323992
- South Ayrshire: 01292 885501
- Out of hours social work department: 0800 328 7758
- NHS 24: 111