Just been to clinic to have DD weighed. The HV was discussing with the 'helper' lady that the red book will soon just be an information booklet rather than a record as all the development checks have now been stopped.
She then asked if I knew that DD will not have any developmental checks as the 8mths one has just been stopped and the 2yr and pre school ones have already been phased out.
I'm really shocked by this. I thought getting rid of the 2yr one was bad enough but not to have any almost seems negligent.
I'm not too worried for myself, although it would be nice to know how she's doing, as I have an older one so would be more likely to notice anything unusual but what about first time parents with no comparisons? She said the onus is now on the parents to seek help if worried and then things will be investigated. Well that's alright then!
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Just heard they're now stopping the 8mth development check too!
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homemama · 29/11/2006 16:50
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