Healthy Child Programme

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Healthy Child Programme The objective of the service is to deliver the healthy child programme to all babies, children and young people aged 0 to 19, or up to the age of 25 for care leavers and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The age criteria cover 0 years to 18 years and 364 days - up to a child's 19th birthday or 24 years and 364 days up to a child's 25th birthday. This is the national delivery model by which public health nursing services are provided. The aims of the healthy child programme are to: • ensure a healthy start to life • identify and address health needs early • prevent health problems • support school readiness and learning • protect children and families • promote health equity Tendered under PSR competitive process. For the avoidance of doubt PA23 and PCR2015 do not apply.