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Felt they were dismissive

Posted By foxtrotgj89

"Felt they were dismissive"

About: Children and Young People's Services / Health Visiting

(as a parent/guardian),

My children’s Health Visitor was extremely dismissive of the fact that I am primary caregiver for my children. I kind of believe that they think a young single father can’t cope with two children even though I have been doing it for 3 1/2 years this makes me feel upset angry 

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Response from Sarah McDonnell, NHS Borders 5 hours ago
Sarah McDonnell
NHS Borders

Submitted on 14/10/2025 at 16:47
Published on Care Opinion at 19:57

I am really sorry to hear that you feel your Health Visitor has been dismissive of you as primary carer for your children.

Please call if you would like to discuss this further and to see if we can improve the situation with your Health Visitor

Thanks

Sarah McDonnell

Health Visitor Team Leader

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