Health visitor mentioned social services?

[Shahhhh]

Hello!

I'm just curious if anyone has had experience of this because I think I'm overthinking. I had my first HV visit today, I'm 32+3 and due in March. She was lovely and was here for a while. She asked lots of questions and eventually asked me and my partner if we had ever had SS involvement. Both of us haven't for ourselves, however I mentioned my sister did have and I was assessed to have custody of my niece around 6 years ago, however everything worked out and it didn't progress, and they're all doing amazingly now. I thought I'd be better being honest even though the SS involvement wasn't regarding me and I was stepping up to take custody of my niece

I didn't think anything of it until she mentioned that next time she will ask to take details of my family members to make sure anyone involved with baby is ok to be, assuming she means my family. Does this sound strange? I'm now randomly worried that SS will be contacted for us even though we haven't been involved with them for us, if that makes sense. Please tell me if I'm overthinking it also ha! Thanks

If she does, just ask her to explain why she needs to know. How will it help your family (because that's what she's here for). If you think her reason is fair, give her the info she wants. If you don't, refuse.

The health visitor service is optional. If you opt out of all or part of it, nothing happens UNLESS they think your child may be at risk. As there's nothing to suggest that I wouldn't worry. Even if she was a crazy jobsworth and she contacted SS, what are they going to do? Say, 'oh yes, we know about Shahhh - she was considered fit to care for her niece. Why are you asking us about her?' All fine.

I suppose they'll want to find out why your sister needed SS involvement. I imagine if it some violence related or something that could impact your unborn child (once it's born) they'll want to keep an eye on it?

Yes, what @TheNameIsDickDarlington said is what I'd consider a reasonable reason for the HV to ask you. If sister was violent or something, the HV will want to check that you're not intending to use her for childcare, and so on.

Thanks everyone! I know no one intends on SS being involved but honestly this baby is wanted sooo much, and will be protected over anything else that I'd be gutted if they were involved when they really don't need to be. SS were involved due to a bad relationship my sister was in and is no longer in, and SS are no longer involved so I'm sure nothing will come of it. Was just a shock to have them mentioned but I do understand why! Thanks guys :)