iHV welcomes and supports the Government’s national campaign urging expectant mothers to get vaccinated against flu, RSV and whooping cough to protect their babies this winter. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #StayStrongGetVaccinated #HealthVisiting

iHV CEO, Alison Morton, will be delivering a powerful session at our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference on 3 Dec. Alison's sessions are always hugely popular and inspirational for our delegates - don't miss out, join us in London, or online. buff.ly/hs9QNkT #HealthVisiting

Countdown to Dr Guddi Singh’s BBC Radio 4 series - starts 11am Mon 29/9 …. Read her Voices blog about The Three Ages of Child - "early intervention is not optional — it is the bedrock of a healthy society" Read more: buff.ly/Q5EMQAH #HealthVisiting #iHVLeadership2025

CNO England is calling on registered nurses, midwives, nursing associates and students across England to help shape the Professional Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery. Pls share your views by completing the survey which closes on Mon 29 September 2025. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

Northern Ireland’s new Healthy Child, Healthy Future Framework was launched today at Stormont. The updated Framework provides a comprehensive national policy blueprint, laying out a bold vision for improving child health outcomes across the region. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

📣 Just 1 week left of early bird! Book your in-person or online place for our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference by 30 Sept to take advantage of our discounted rates. Expect inspiration, debate & the chance to share & strengthen excellence in practice. Book: buff.ly/SHGcLtH

In response to our growing policy portfolio at the iHV and the need to strengthen our policy presence across #Scotland, we are delighted to announce that Christopher Sweeney has been appointed as iHV Expert Adviser for Scotland #HealthVisiting Policy. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

This year's #iHVLeadership2025 Conference programme focuses on some of the most important topics and questions that we are all grappling with across our sector. We are delighted to host Felicity Gillespie, speaking on 'Starting Reception'. Find out more: buff.ly/sewwGaa

🚨 Children in England still lack the legal protections seen in Wales, Scotland and Jersey. We’re one of 120+ charities urging Peers to act and strengthen children’s rights in law. 📄 Read more: bit.ly/3Vj5lVp

iHV was delighted to join a Parliamentary Roundtable on 15 Sept, focused on ensuring a decade of change for #PerinatalMentalHealth. In this blog Georgina Mayes describes the event & her role representing the voices of women, families & #HealthVisiting buff.ly/Oso87z4

There are just two weeks left to submit an abstract for the iHV Evidence-based Practice (EBP) Conference 2026. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to showcase your work! ihv.org.uk/events/ihv-e...

Our next #iHVInsights webinar is this Thurs! 'Smoking in Pregnancy and Beyond'. Open to all iHV Members. The session will also include the latest thinking on vaping, learning from research to inform and support your practice. Book here: bit.ly/Insights_Sep... #HealthVisiting

Professor Sam Wass will be presenting at our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference on 'Research on the use of digital technologies in babies'. Come prepared to learn and be fascinated by the growing body of evidence in this area! Join us on 3 Dec! buff.ly/sewwGaa #HealthVisiting

The findings of the 2025 ‘Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care’ report were shared at the MBRACE-UK Virtual Conference yesterday, looking at the care of 643 women who died during, or up to one year after pregnancy in the UK & Ireland. Read more here: ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

We are delighted to be hosting a special webinar to celebrate the first anniversary of the UK-wide iHV #Preceptorship Framework for #HealthVisiting on 22 Oct. All those involved in supporting and providing preceptorship are warmly invited to join the celebration. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

iHV publishes ‘Transforming Perinatal and Infant Mental Health: A mixed-methods evaluation of the iHV Champions Programme’ Results suggest that the Programme is a credible, effective, and scalable approach to workforce development and system transformation. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Read this gr8 Voices blog by @drguddisingh.bsky.social as she shares information on her upcoming series for BBC Radio 4 – The Three Ages of Child - "early intervention is not optional — it is the bedrock of a healthy society." ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting #iHVLeadership2025

iHV members - join us at our next #iHVInsights webinar on 18 Sept, unpacking the latest national data, policy updates & clinical insights on smoking in pregnancy & beyond, plus the latest thinking on vaping. Book here: bit.ly/Insights_Sep... #HealthVisiting

September marks #NICUAwarenessMonth - our latest Voices blog shines a spotlight on the brilliant work of charity @EI_Smart who are determined to improve the quality of early intervention support offered to families whose babies required neonatal care: ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

We are privileged to host a panel of Chief Nursing Officers representing all 4 nations of the UK at our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference on 3 Dec, discussing their strategies for #HealthVisiting. Book your place now at early bird prices: buff.ly/Xk12Ogo

A letter by Dr Alison Spiro, an iHV Fellow, has been published in today’s The Times. Alison’s letter raises awareness of why we need more #HealthVisitors, due to the falling #vaccination rates. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #iHVFellow

#iHVLeadership2025 - Our carefully selected programme this year is centred on 4 key pillars of leading change through: - Getting it right from the start - Leading #HealthVisiting policy across the UK - Workforce matters - A focus on child development buff.ly/9E1McQ8

📣 Calling all iHV members! Have you received your August issue of iHV Times sent out this morning? It's full of #HealthVisiting professional news and the latest updates from iHV. Don't miss it! If not, please contact us at [email protected]

iHV co-signs @forbabyssake.bsky.social open letter to Rt Hon Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, calling for babies and young children to be recognised within the government’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Calling all student members 📣 Don't miss our next SCPHN Student #HealthVisitor Networking Event on 21 Oct, particularly relevant for those who have recently begun their studies. Find out more and book your free place here: ihv.org.uk/events/scphn... #Networking #SCPHN

Read gr8 Voices blog by Kirsty Jacques, HV Clinical Lead for SEND and iHV Expert Advisor for SEND, as she writes about Spotting the Spectrum: Why the Rise in Autism Diagnoses Reflects Progress, Not Panic ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting #SEND #Autism

Keynote Session 1 at our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference will focus on 'Getting it right from the start' & we are delighted that Dr Clea Harmer & Maura Appleby will be joining us as speakers within this session. View the full programme here: buff.ly/JwOkWgp #HealthVisiting

iHV is looking to expand our team of #iHVExpertAdvisers with a focus on 2 important areas of health visiting practice: #Safeguarding and #InfantFeeding Use your expertise and be at the forefront of shaping the future of #HealthVisiting practice ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

With the release of the Explainer Series of short animations/videos by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, read Voices blog by Sarah Cartner as she shares her experience of being one of the practitioners who helped co-produce these films. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

Bookings are open for our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference 'Leading Health Visiting: Creating the future’, being held on 3 Dec in London! Take a look at some of our fantastic delegate feedback! In-person & online ticket options available: buff.ly/LfXwQIL #HealthVisiting

Calling all iHV Members - have you booked your free place at our next Insights Webinar 'Infant Feeding: evidence into action!', taking place on 21 August, 3:30-4:30pm? Find out more and secure your place today: buff.ly/LCqDWdF #iHVInsights #HealthVisiting #InfantFeeding

We are delighted to hear that NHS England and DHSC have secured a commitment for the continued funding of Level 7 apprenticeships in five professions in health and social care until 2029 – including the apprenticeship option for SCPHN training, including health visitors. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

The electronic version of the Family Resilience Assessment Instrument and Tool (FRAIT), known as eFRAIT, has been rolled out at Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), the first in Wales to adopt the digital platform in practice. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

Earlier this week we opened bookings for our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference 'Leading Health Visiting: Creating the Future' being held on Weds 3 Dec at The King's Fund, London, with options to join us in-person, or online. Find out more & book here: buff.ly/ugoBO11

We are delighted to launch bookings for our 2025 iHV Leadership Conference 'Leading Health Visiting: Creating the Future' which will be held on Weds 3 Dec 2025 at The King's Fund, London - with options to join us in-person, or online. Find out more/book: ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #iHVLeadership2025

iHV is proud to be working with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood as an early adopter of their new resources — six beautifully animated films that bring to life the science of early brain development. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

Apply to the iHV Student & Lecturer 2025 Awards before it’s too late! (Closing date 22 August). These Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase your achievements and be recognised for your contributions to #HealthVisiting Find out more: ihv.org.uk/for-health-v...

Don’t miss your chance to apply to The Dame Elizabeth Fradd Leadership Programme: iHV Fellows - submissions close 22 AUG. Join our online information session to find out more on TUE 5 AUG 2025 at 9-10am, by booking at [email protected] ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #iHVFellows

In celebration of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek 1-7 Aug, we are delighted to share this Voices blog by Hester Schofield from The Breastfeeding Network who shares the latest updates on the National Breastfeeding Helpline ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #WBW25

📣 Calling all iHV members! Have you received your July issue of iHV Times sent out this morning? It's full of #HealthVisiting professional news and the latest updates from iHV. Don't miss it! If not, please contact us at [email protected]

Read latest Voices blog by Dr Michelle Moseley as she shares updates on our Autumn training calendar. We have a range of popular training programmes on offer, complete your application form for the event/s you are interested in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

We are delighted to invite abstract submissions for iHV Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Conference 2026, which is taking place on 6 May 2026 in #Bournemouth. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to showcase your work on a national platform. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #iHVEBP2026 #HealthVisiting

iHV is holding its last awareness session on the #GenerationStudy for all #HealthVisiting teams where their hospital is participating in the Generation Study on 28 July 12.20-13.30. To book your place, click on the link below: events.ihv.org.uk/w/event/682d...

On Thurs 17 July, we were delighted to host our latest #iHVInsights webinar: ‘Invisible: Exploring Fathers’ Mental Health’. This webinar was funded by The Burdett Trust for Nursing & was open to everyone – not just iHV members! Rewatch the webinar now: buff.ly/Gsk9gM7

We are delighted to share this Voices blog by Laura Warrilow, Specialist Paediatric Dentist at Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust, who shares the important role that #HealthVisitors play in supporting families with simpler and safer #OralHealth. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

We are delighted to share this Voices blog by Amanda Hall, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, as she shares her experiences of leadership development through the iHV Health Visiting Advisory Forum (HVAF). ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

Apply to the iHV Student & Lecturer 2025 Awards before it’s too late! (Closing 22 Aug). A fantastic opportunity to showcase your achievements & be recognised for your contributions to #HealthVisiting & improving outcomes for babies, children & families. buff.ly/7W5D6Yx

To mark #BirthTraumaAwarenessWeek, we are delighted to share this blog from Nikki Morgan, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Lead Health Visitor, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust: buff.ly/FoEWTp5 #BTAW25 Image credit: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

In support of Group B Strep Awareness Week, we are delighted to share this Voices Blog by Jane Plumb @groupbstrepsupport.bsky.social . Jane shares some important messages to raise awareness of #GroupBStrep infections and support #HealthVisitors in their practice. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #GBSAW

Limited spaces remaining for our July iHV Insights webinar: Invisible: Exploring Fathers’ Mental Health on Thursday 17 July 2025, 3:30pm-4:30pm. This FREE Insights webinar event is open to everyone – not just iHV members! Book today: buff.ly/ydSgUla