Every secondary school and primary school in Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea has an identified Specialist Public Health School Nurse. This service is free and available to everyone. To access, call 01639 862801 where your details will be taken and you’ll then receive a telephone call from the School Nurse. If preferred, you can opt for a video meeting.
The School Nursing Service aims to promote the health of the school-aged population and ensures help, advice and support is available to children, parents, guardians and carers.
When children enter reception class the care of your child is transferred from the Health Visitor to the School Nurse.
The School Nurse aims to inform, educate and support children and young people to make healthy lifestyle choices to enable them to become healthy adults.
The School Nursing Service is delivered by a team of School Nurses and other health professionals based in the community.
Drop-in sessions are available to parents, carers and pupils who wish to speak to the School Nurse about any issues. To find out what day and time the session is being held at your secondary school, please contact the receptionist/secretary at the school. Or call the School Nursing Service on the number at the top of the page.
The School Nurse has a special role providing a link between school, home and the community and will respond to any concerns on an individual basis.
This is an important time in your child’s life. The School Nursing Service is available throughout your child’s time in school to discuss and address any concerns you may have.