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Institute of Health Visiting
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A UK centre of excellence, supporting the development of universally high-quality health visiting practice.
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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · Oct 8
iHV CEO, Alison Morton, provided evidence on the impact of the pandemic on children, young people and their health services at today’s COVID-19 Inquiry Module 8 Public Hearings
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iHV is honoured to be collaborating with Anna Freud, a pioneering mental health charity for children and young people, on a new initiative announced this week during a visit to the Anna Freud Centre by their patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Just 1 week to go until our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference! It's not too late to join us as an online delegate - book by 1 Dec to secure your place: sites.google.com/view/ihv-lea...
We hope you can join us!
#HealthVisiting
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Exciting and unique opportunity with the Institute of Health Visiting on a National NIHR research study - we are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic Research Associate with experience in public health research to join iHV for a fixed-term period of 12 months
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November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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We’re delighted to share this impactful animation! It tells the true story of a new parent who found timely support via a health visiting messaging service. A powerful reminder of the difference health visitors make every single day. #ChatHealthNHS

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November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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'Human connection remains the most powerful protective factor we can offer our youngest generation'. We were delighted to be invited to a special event hosted by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood with Prof. Robert Waldinger on 17 Nov. Georgina Mayes reflects: buff.ly/HwgsuS6
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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iHV welcomes the publication of England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy, launched today on #InternationalMensDay

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November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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In-person tickets for our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference on 3 Dec close TODAY!
Don't miss your chance to attend in-person!
Book here: buff.ly/DhjnnVw
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Supporting Fathers’ Mental Health - ahead of #InternationalMensDay on 19 Nov, we are delighted to share this Voices blog from Dr Sharin Baldwin, Senior #HealthVisitor Research Lead, iHV.
"...a reminder that men’s mental health is family health".
Full blog: ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The Kingdon review of children’s hearing services was commissioned following a series of failures in the screening & care of deaf children. The findings are deeply concerning and provide a serious ‘wake-up call’ to everyone delivering child health services
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November 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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*Last few in-person tickets remaining*
We are delighted that Dr Clea Harmer will be joining us at our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference on 3 December with her keynote session 'Ending racial inequalities in maternity and neonatal care'.
Book: buff.ly/5rHJqer

#HealthVisiting
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Many congratulations to our iHV SCPHN Student Health Visitor and iHV SCPHN Lecturer Award winners 2025! These prestigious Awards honour outstanding contributions to #HealthVisiting
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#SCPHN #iHVAwards
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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We are privileged to host a panel of Chief Nursing Officers/Chief Midwifery Officers representing all 4 nations of the UK at this years #iHVLeadership2025 Conference on 3 Dec - discussing their strategies for #HealthVisiting & the importance of leadership.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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iHV is looking for an Expert Adviser for #Safeguarding – a unique #voluntary opportunity to shape national #HealthVisiting practice, influence public health policy, and improve outcomes for babies, children, and families across the UK.
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#iHVExpertAdviser
November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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We were delighted to present our air pollution resources and Respiratory Health project at the UKHSA Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution Stakeholder Event yesterday in Newcastle upon Tyne. The event included a wide range of stakeholders.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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iHV Members - join us at our next online Research Networking event on 26 Nov, 09:30-11:30, including presentations from Christopher Sweeney & Professor Ruth Endacott + networking.
More info/book: buff.ly/Gd3oEd6
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November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We're really looking forward to hearing @ProfSamWass speak at our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference on 3 Dec. Sam's keynote session, 'When Childhood Glows: Technology, Brain Development, & Broken Bonds', is one not to be missed.
Book your place here: buff.ly/DhjnnVw
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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iHV joins over 100 others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential. Every child deserves the best start in life.
November 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Dr Guddi Singh - Paediatrician, Researcher, Broadcaster & Founder of WHAM will be joining us at the iHV Leadership Conference on 3 December. We can't wait to hear her keynote session 'Justice Begins at the Doorstep: Reclaiming the Heart of Child Health'.
Book today: sites.google.com/view/ihv-lea...
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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We are delighted that Clo Abe, Director of Impact & Strategic Development at FiveXMore, will be joining us as a keynote speaker at our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference with her session: 'Black Mothers' experience with #HealthVisiting'.
Full programme/book: buff.ly/etUq6Is
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Read gr8 Voices blog by Prof Monica Lakhanpaul @UCLGreatOrmondStreetInstituteOfChildHealth & Prof Nadia Svirydzenka @dmuleicester on an NIHR-funded project to gather insights on offering culturally-responsive support for families seeking refuge and asylum in the UK.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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iHV Members - join us for the next iHV Insights webinar on 20 November: 'Good Level of Development', where we will explore the Government’s Opportunity Mission to raise the healthiest generation of children ever.
Find out more & book: buff.ly/yDVSgyI #HealthVisiting
November 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Calling all Health Visiting Teams: Are you winter ready? Join the iHV Respiratory Health Ambassador Training on 8 December and be part of the solution this winter.
📩 Book now: buff.ly/w7oZg7g
#RespiratoryHealth #AwaabsLaw #HealthVisiting #WinterReady #iHVTraining
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Just 1 month to go until our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference! Immerse yourself in a day filled with insightful presentations at the cutting edge of #HealthVisiting policy & practice on 3 Dec! Join us in person in London, or online.
Secure your place today: buff.ly/zfFfl81
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth –Dr Tanya Dennis, Domestic Abuse Lead at CNWLNHS and #iHVExpertAdviser shares a blog about the vital role of #HealthVisitors in supporting #DomesticAbuse victims & #safeguarding babies, children, and families
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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iHV, in collaboration with ERIC, has launched a new Parent Tip on #ToiletTraining, offering clear, practical guidance for parents and carers to help babies and children move confidently out of nappies and develop healthy toileting habits.
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#ToiletTraining #iHVParentTip
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM