School Nursing Service in Dumfries & Galloway

What does a School Nurse do?
- We support the Health & Wellbeing of children and young people 5-18 years, through the ten priority areas.
- We provide one to one consultations, either face to face, NHS Near Me or by telephone. This can include parents/carers, if assessed as necessary to plan.
- School nurses build trusting relationships with school-aged children, parents/carers, and families.
- Importantly, school nurses actively listen to school-aged children and young people.

Ten Priority Areas
Our ten priority areas have been identified from evidence and have a sound rationale to support actions.
They represent public health priority areas and interventions on each have found to be effective in preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
The impacts of which not only affect health and development potential in childhood but can also persist deep into adulthood.
Who is all in the Team:
- Specialist Health Community Public Nurse (School Nursing)
- Senior Charge Nurses
- Deputy Charge Nurses
- School Nurse Assistant Practitioners


Self Referral Information for Young People and Parent and Carers:
Young People and Parents and Carers can self refer by calling:
- 07795 291 296
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
Referral Information for Professionals:
School Nursing is a specialist service. Professionals can refer to a Single Point of Contact: dg.nithsdaleschoolnurses@nhs.scot
Using School Nursing Referral Form or Request For Assistance Form (RFA) specifying which of the ten priority area/s you are referring for.
School Nursing Service can offer consultation to professionals prior to referrals via local team contact numbers:
- Nithsdale: (01387) 244588
- Wigtownshire: (01776) 707754
- Stewartry: (01556) 505712
- Annandale: (01576) 205538
Resources for Young People & Parents/Carers:
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