Legally, must we have a health visitor?

Question

My health visitor tends to interfere too much in how I care for my daughter. I would prefer not for her to work with us. I do not want another health visitor. Can I refuse?

Answer 1

Her job is to be a 'health visitor' not a grandparent to your child. You have the 'right' to accept services or not to accept services. You also have the right to speak up when you don't feel comfortable with the health visitor. Noone "needs" a health visitor to help with their children (unless there is a health issue that needs to be watched) there are parenting classes that can be helpful as well as your family. I had a client in the past that went through this and she learned that the 'doctor' asked the health visitor to visit, so let your doctor know that the services is not needed anymore, even if it means seeking out another doctor.

Answer 2

Just take what health visitors say with a pinch of salt! I have found that most of the time they don't really know what they are talking about! And I have know a few being a nanny for the last 12 years and a mum for 3! I don't know if you can tell her you don't want her to visit, if you can't, she'll only visit for the first couple of weeks and then you would have to go to the clinic, then you don't have to go. You will have to get the checks done, I think the first one is at 1 year, but then we didn't have to do that if we felt my son was doing ok as they don't have enough health visitors and we were told only to come if we thought there was a problem. You will know if you are doing the right thing so just let her think she knows what's best then do it your way! You will also know if there is a problem, a mum knows best when her child isn't well, and in that case you would take them to a doctor. I know it's hard when you just have a baby, everyone thinks their way is best, but my advice is to find someone you trust, be it your mum, sister or friend and go to them for advice. Don't read too many books, they all tell you different things! Good luck!

Answer 3

You can but if you do, then there would be an inquiry as to why and it would generally be looked upon as you have something to hide.

If your health visitor is really bothering you that much, tell her to back off, I did with mine, and she was ok but i think she got the message as, a year later when I had my second she asked another health visitor at the surgery to have me on her books.!!!

Just be straight with her(im assuming shes female), if shes professional she will take it fine and back off! - on another note, if its your first baby, everyone will try to interfere! Just let everyone know that your the parent and if they don't like it they will have to lump it, won't they?

as for refusing, I dont know - talk to the surgery manager, they should be able to help you.

Good luck!!!

Answer 4

It's in your best interest to have a health visitor. If you don't like the one you have you are allowed to get rid of her. All you have to do is contact your GP's office. My friend went through two health visitors before she found one she really got on with. Her new health visitor actually came from a different GP's practice. If you need to you can go through loads of health visitors until you find one you get on well with. It's no different to switching midwives. With all of that being said, I do reccommend you have a health visitor.

Take care.

Answer 5

i'm not too sure of what a health visitor is. but if your at your home and there is nothing medically wrong with you or your daughter as far as that you will need nursing assistance then you do not have to ahve anyone in your home, near your child, or telling you what to do with your child if you dont want them too. but if theres something wrong to where you need a health visitor or if your still in the hospital request a new one, hire a new one , or let the present one kno when shes crossing the line and doin more than her part

Answer 6

Yes of course you can! Just say that you are happy going along on your own for now, but you'll take a contact number just in case you have any concerns/questions.

I didnt want someone coming to me either, but i do make sure i take my babe to be weighed every two weeks. They run an open clinic at my surgery/health centre twice a week.

Why dont you enquire about one in your area? You really should get a new baby weighed regually, otherwise you dont know if they are gaining the correct weight.

Answer 7

Oh don't get me started on this one. I agree with you and I absolutely hated the way that they talk to you like you have just been born yourself and most f the time its all out of a text book and government drib drab.
I actually had one peering my house through the window before she even knocked in the door. Then when she did come in after I made it very clear that she had behaved incorrectly all she wanted to do was undress my baby grandaughter (whom was sleeping very comfortably) and then proceed to place her but naked *** on the cold scales . . . . of course it was all fine. Aaaaaaaaaah If it was my choice I would say NO HEALTH VISITOR PLEASE and if they thought that was suspicious then let them waste their time and investigate me and find nothing to concern them. Good luck.

Answer 8

you should try another health visitor, they are there to help you and to make sure that your baby is healthy. having help raising your baby will keep your nerves from getting razzled and maybe you an avoid the post-pardam depression.

Answer 9

tell her to back off, i only see the health visitor when i want.

Answer 10

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