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Core check kete

The core check kete is a series of health visits and support that are free to all families for children from around 6 weeks up to 5 years of age
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Core check

  • Kete 1 (4-6 weeks)

  • Kete 2 (8-10 weeks)

  • Kete 3 (3-4 months)

  • Kete 4 (5-7 months)

  • Kete 5 (9-12 months)

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  • Kete 7 (2-3 years)

  • Kete 8 (4 years before schools check)

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