Youth Health Care Service (GGD)
Most young people grow up healthy and safe without any major concerns. As a parent or carer, you naturally want the very best for your child and hope they can develop in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment. However, the secondary school years are a period of rapid growth and change, which can sometimes lead to questions, worries or uncertainty. The Youth Health Care Service (JGZ) is here to help.
Schools work closely with the Youth Health Care Team (JGZ) of GGD Brabant-Zuidoost. This team includes a youth doctor, youth nurse, nurse practitioner, healthcare assistant, behavioural specialist and Healthy School adviser. The Youth Health Care Service supports children, young people and their families from pregnancy and birth through to the age of 18.
Health Assessment
Students in Years 7 and 10 complete a digital health questionnaire called The Check. You will receive information about this in advance. The questionnaire covers topics such as health, lifestyle and social relationships. Students in Year 7 are also weighed and measured. The purpose of this health assessment is to identify any potential health or wellbeing concerns at an early stage and, where necessary, provide appropriate support. If the questionnaire responses raise any concerns or questions, or if the height and weight screening indicates that further discussion may be helpful, the youth nurse may invite your child for a confidential conversation. Students can also request an appointment themselves. If the Youth Health Care Team recommends any form of support or guidance, parents or carers will be informed accordingly.
Participation in the health assessment is voluntary. As part of its statutory responsibilities, the Youth Health Care Service monitors the health and development of children and young people to help identify and prevent potential problems at an early stage.
Student Support Team
The Youth Health Care Service is also part of the school’s support network and regularly participates in student support meetings.
Support with absence due to illness
The school carefully monitors absences due to illness. If we have concerns about a student’s attendance, we will contact the parent or carer. In some cases, we may refer the student to the Youth Health Care Team.
If this happens, you and your child will be invited to attend a meeting with a Youth Health Care professional. Together, you will discuss the reasons for the absence and explore ways to reduce future absences. The student’s health and wellbeing are always at the centre of these conversations.
Would you like to know more?
Visit www.ggdbzo.nl/mijn-kind to find out what to expect when you have an appointment with GGD Brabant-Zuidoost. You will also find information on topics such as parenting, child development, vaccinations and the JGZ online portal.
If you have any other questions, please call:
📞 088 0031 414
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
