The Provider shall deliver an evidence-based, prevention-focused and outcomes-driven Healthy Child Programme (HCP) that improves health outcomes, reduces inequalities and supports babies, children, young people and families to achieve the best possible start in life and transition successfully into adulthood.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