Named nurse for Greenburn School is:
SEONAID CLARK

I am part of a team of nurses who work for NHS Lanarkshire Children's Service and we cover all special needs schools in the Lanarkshire area.

As a team we co-ordinate the health care needs of the children who attend these schools.

HEALTH CHECKS

Primary 1
Primary 7
This includes height, weight and vision checks

The specialist school nurse works closely with the oral health educator – Evelyn Stephen to facilitate our toothbrushing programme.

HEALTH PROMOTION

As part of the school's health education I regularly visit classes and cover a wide range of health topics.

These include
Sun Safety Hand Hygiene

Healthy Lifestyles Road Safety

Dental Awareness

HEALTH TIPS

Winter Wellness

Eat Healthily
Protein rich foods
Foods containing vitamin c
Drink plenty of fluids
Sleep Well
Well ventilated room
Good bedtime routine

Exercise

Wrap up and get out into the fresh air

Germ Busting


Use tissue and dispose straight away
Wash hands
Cover mouth when coughing
Wipe phone after use

Feel Better

Paracetamol
Fluids
Rest