NHS Newborn & Infant Physical Examination Programme

Welcome

The NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme (NIPE) offers parents of newborn babies the opportunity to have their child examined shortly after birth. The examination includes a general physical check as well as an examination of the baby’s eyes, heart, hips and testes in boys. The examination is repeated at 6 to 8 weeks, usually by a GP.
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Public Information

Information for the public includes:

Explanation of the examinations
Information provided to parents and parents to be

Resources for Professionals

Resources for professionals include:

Information about the Programme
Quality, standards and competencies