0-19 Public Health Nursing Services

Organisation

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

The provider will deliver Health Visiting services for all babies and children aged 0-5 who live in Hammersmith and Fulham. The service is fundamental in providing a robust universal offer that will cover child health surveillance, health promotion, health protection, health improvement, support outlined in the healthy child programme 0 to 5. Health Visitors will have a role in: • leading and delivering the 5 mandated health reviews • delivering against the 6 high impact areas for early years • continuity of family public healthcare from maternity to health visiting services • contributing to safeguarding • identifying and supporting vulnerable children and families • addressing inequalities and contributing to the Supporting Families Programme Where possible, a community placed Place-based approached will be delivered in the local community by a range of frontline workers, providers and commissioners working collaboratively to deliver a personalised continuity of carer model for all people. The Health Visitors will be based within H&F’s 3 new Family Hubs.

The provider will deliver School Nursing Services for all children aged 5-19 (or 25 for those with an EHCP) that attend-maintained schools or academes in Hammersmith and Fulham. The service will cover child health surveillance, health promotion, health protection, health improvement, support outlined in the healthy child programme 5 to 19. The role of School Nurses will extend to: • Delivering against the 6 high impact areas for school-aged years. • Facilitating smooth transitions for school-aged children, such as the shift from health visiting to school nursing, and eventually to adult services. • Providing support to vulnerable children and those not attending school, including children in care, young carers, and young offenders. • Supporting children who are home educated. • Providing the support offered as part of the Supporting Families Programme refreshed health offer. • Engage with diverse communities. • Implement strategies that will prioritise improving mental health. • Develop and execute plans to address health concerns such as asthma, sexual health, and obesity. • Playing a crucial role in safeguarding children.

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total contracts

£95.9m

total value

£2,040,988

average contract size