School Nursing

School nurses are qualified nurses. They support health and wellbeing for all school age children, whilst offering more intensive support to those with the highest needs.

In addition school nurses will focus on young people who face additional challenges according to 10 areas which the Scottish Government has identified.

The 10 key areas that school nurses will focus on are:

Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Substance Misuse
Child Protection
Domestic Abuse
Looked after children
Homelessness
Youth Justice
Young Carers
Sexual Health

For more information, NHS Lothian School Nursing web pages (opens new window).

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your child's GP, teacher or school guidance teacher about a referral to the school nursing service.