Young children missing vital reviews due to health visitor shortage

Emily Harle
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Health visitors report that one in five children are missing out on vital health reviews, as England faces an estimated shortfall of 5,000 practitioners.

Only seven per cent of health visitors feel confident families can access support if needed, amid health visitor shortage. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Only seven per cent of health visitors feel confident families can access support if needed, amid health visitor shortage. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

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