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Core check kete
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)
Kete 6 (15-18 months)
Kete 7 (2-3 years)
Kete 8 (4 years before schools check)
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