Pupil Health

Welcome to Lockerbie Academy's first health web page.

Introducing the team.....

		This picture shows Vivienne, the new School nurse for Lockerbie Academy. Vivienne comes into school on a Thursday and holds a school ‘drop in’ and appointments service for all pupils. She also takes part in health promotion events and helps us to deliver the school PSE programme and health screening/ surveillance.
On the right is Dr Lucy Sloan the community Paediatrician who provides medical expertise in child health, development and disabilities to the school. Dr Sloan works along with schools and parents and contributes to the assessment and review process of children who need extra support in school.
	On either side of Vivienne in this photograph are Mrs Morag MacPherson and Mrs Kenna Bannister who are the main first point of contact for pupils who are unwell in school. They are qualified first aiders who also ensure any medication that pupils are prescribed to have during school hours is kept securely and is available to pupils when they request it.
As a health team our aim is to promote a healthy lifestyle and deliver a good ‘health’ service for the pupils at Lockerbie Academy, whether it is in an emergency situation where they require immediate first aid, or supporting their long term health care plan, to offering advice and encouragement. As school nurse for Lockerbie I will update this web page with advice and information that you may find useful throughout the year. For now I have included some national web site addresses and some useful links on a variety of topics for your perusal.
Parents		Young People
www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk www.parentingacrossscotland.org.uk www.direct.gov.uk www.healthyliving.gov.uk www.healthpromotingschools.co.uk Staying safe this summer		www.antibullying.net www.healthy-respect.com www.breathingspacescotland.org.uk www.childline.org.uk www.youngminds.org.uk www.foodfitness.org.uk Staying safe this summer
The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine The Human Papillomavirus vaccine is aimed at young girls between the ages of 12 and 13. It will be given in secondary school in S2 starting autumn this year. Click here to read more...   I can be contacted via the school office on 01576 202626. if you have any concerns or require any advice regarding health, and I always appreciate any feedback. Vivienne

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