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Health Visitor

 
Background
Health visitors are nurses who work in the community to support families with young children, pregnant women, and new parents. They visit people in their homes to check on health and wellbeing, offer advice on nutrition and development, and connect families with local services. They play an important role in preventing health problems and spotting any concerns early.
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Next Step Roles
Senior Health Visitor→Health Visitor Team Leader→Public Health Specialist→Community Nurse Manager
Publications
Community PractitionerBritish Journal of Community Nursing
Books
The Health Visitor and the School NurseCommunity Health NursingSupporting Families in the Early Years
Movies
Call the Midwife
Key Figures
Florence NightingaleCathy WarwickJane CummingsRuth May
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference610.73, 362.1For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Community Health VisitorPublic Health NurseFamily Health Nurse
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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