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"Very professional, knowledgeable and understanding"

About: Children and Young People Services / Health Visiting

(as a service user),

My son was born at 31 weeks gestation (9 weeks early) and spent 7 weeks in neonatal. Megan, our HV from the south Armagh team, kept in contact with myself and the neonatal unit on his progress.

When my son was discharged from hospital, Megan was very professional, knowledgeable and understanding. During what was a very worrying time Megan has listened to me and has provided me with emotional support.

During the first few weeks at home, Megan visited weekly which reassured us on our son’s weight gain and progress. Megan made sure everything was in place for my son and helped chase up referrals for outpatient scans / appointments that he needed which made things in those early days that bit easier.

She has celebrated his weight gain and milestones with us along the way. Megan has provided us with house safety advice, weaning advice and we appreciate her only being a message or phone call away. 

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Response from Marie Doran, Lead Nurse for Health Visiting, Children and Young People's Directorate, Southern Health and Social Care Trust less than an hour ago
Marie Doran
Lead Nurse for Health Visiting, Children and Young People's Directorate,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 11/07/2025 at 12:36
Published on Care Opinion at 12:36


Dear appjj85,

many thanks for taking the time to tell us about how helpful your health visitor Megan has been during this challenging time for you and your family. As the Lead Nurse for the service I am always delighted to hear when we get things right for families. It is great that Megan was there to support you and your son and give you the advice and guidance you needed. I hope your son continues to thrive and our service remains a support to you.

I will share your lovely compliment with Megan, she will be delighted.

Many thanks Marie Doran - Lead Nurse for Health Visiting

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