Holywell High School - Medical / First Aid

Flintshire has a comprehensive School Health Service provided by the North East Wales NHS Trust. The aim of this service is to promote the health of your child in the widest sense and to identify any health problems that may develop.

The primary contact with the School Health Service is through the School Sister and/or the School Doctor, both of whom have specialised training in educational medicine, community paediatrics and child health. The School Sister for Holywell High School is Mrs. Beryl Parry and the School Doctor is Dr. Caryl Daniel. These specialists are able to liaise directly with all other areas of Flintshires’ Health Services and other agencies should the need arise.

Your child will not be examined by the School Doctor without your permission, except in a medical emergency. All Health interviews are strictly confidential and your consent will be sought before discussing any issue with the school teaching staff. Obviously, it would be in your child’s best interest for the teaching staff to be aware of any medical condition that may affect his/her progress in the classroom. Parent’s attendance at school health interviews is highly valued. You will receive, in advance, a written invitation and a consent form for you to sign. (A child over the age of 16 years will be able to give his/her own consent.)

The School Doctor visits the school regularly but routine medicals are not carried out on all children. You and your child will have the opportunity to attend for a medical if your child has an on-going health problem, or if your child develops a new health problem. Should the latter occur, please feel free to contact the School Sister to discuss your concerns. The School Nurse visits regularly to do routine sight tests, to check the children’s general health, to promote healthy lifestyles and to liaise with the school staff regarding any health problems.

In Year 7 your child’s vision and colour vision will be checked. In Year 8, B.C.G. inoculation against TB will be offered, and in Year 10, a Booster injection against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio will be offered. If you have any concerns about any of your children please feel free to approach the school nurse to discuss them.