Health Visitors
Anne Patrick & Maxine Kenny(Contact Tel No 01505 684536)
Our attached health visitors are registered nurses with extra training in health promotion in the community.
Their work includes:
- Advice on health matters during pregnancy.
- Assessing the health and development of children under five years.
- Offering advice and support to parents.
- Assessing health needs of the elderly in the community.
District Nurses
Gwen MacKenzie, Rebekah Wylie, Katrina Linton & Healthcare Nursing Assistant Toni Trodden (Contact Tel No 01563 825921 during the hours of 08:30 to 17:00. Between the hours of 17:30 and 08:30 and at weekend and public holidays please call 01563 545544)
The primary role of the District Nurse is to provide specialist home nursing care at the request of the practice or hospital doctors.
Midwife
Kelly Holmes and Susan Nelson (Contact Tel No 01563 825411 for pre-booking appointments)
If you require a midwife in an emergency please call Ayrshire Maternity Unit on 01563 825300 and ask for a midwife covering the Kilbirnie/Beith area.
The midwife is actively involved in pre-conceptual, antenatal and postnatal care. Parenthood education and breastfeeding workshops are offered locally. In association with health visiting colleagues, we provide breastfeeding support and a First-year Group for new parents.
