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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 2h

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
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
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Mrs M @mrsmhere.bsky.social · 1d

A short amble by the river Wear in lunch hour. Saw what I think might’ve been a cormorant fishing in the river, and a couple of waxwings foraging for berries. 😊

The river with willows on the banks starting to turn yellow.

White yarrow and pink Himalayan balsam flowers.

Tall plant with yellow flowers, possibly goldenrod but not sure.

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 1d

Sunday's actions were all about trying - and failing - and trying - and failing to deploy the National Guard to Portland and Oregon. It's really confusing, so I break it down in this video...

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Trump's authoritarian actions Sunday 5th October 2025 - all about the National Guard

YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 1d

We are delighted to welcome all iHV student members to the next SCPHN Student Health Visitor Network Event on 21 October at 3:30pm, particularly those who have recently begun their studies. Find out more and book your place here:
buff.ly/akl9J2M
#HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 1d

📢 Calling all frontline health visitors and #HealthVisiting team members!!

Don’t miss your opportunity to have your say in our health review contacts survey to better understand how universal health review contacts are being delivered.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23h

Me: Give me some examples of clinical leaders from around the world.
Gemini: [provides list]
Me: You just gave me 5 white males
Gemini: I sincerely apologize. You are absolutely right. I regret [self flagellates some more...].
Me: We’ve been through this before, haven’t we?
Gemini: I am a LLM etc

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 2d

In a recent article on the Politics Home website, UNICEF UK is calling on the UK governments to address early childhood inequality to ensure every child has a fair start in life. This includes investment in children’s health services, including #HealthVisiting
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Sarah Cowley @profsarahcowley.bsky.social · 1d

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Getting right support for autistic son ‘felt like a battle’ – EastEnders actress

Kellie Bright presents a BBC Panorama documentary about Send families fighting for the right education for their children.

www.impartialreporter.com

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J Green @jgreen63.bsky.social · 2d

There has to be some explanation for the effects seen in children conceived during the pandemic. I know, let's blame drinking during lockdown! We'll ignore the well-documented impact of Covid infection in utero. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Covid drinking 'left more children with fetal alcohol condition'

A Newcastle consultant says about 900 affected babies are born in the region each year.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · 2d

Somewhat ironic that when I was interviewed for this article on fresher's flu I was just getting over a nasty cold myself potentially acquired in various teaching activities. Some quick takes on this for all new students (and not just freshers). 🧪🧵
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What exactly is freshers' flu - and why do so many get it?

It's not the actual flu, and it's rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 2d

To mark #BabyLossAwarenessWeek 2025, we are delighted to share this blog from Bettina Bavi, National CONI coordinator at The Lullaby Trust: CONI – is there support available for bereaved families in your area?
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#BabyLoss #TheLullabyTrust #LullabyTrust #BLAW

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Sarah Cowley @profsarahcowley.bsky.social · 2d

@monkemma.bsky.social - another hugely valuable debunk, explained clearly for anyone who is worried by Trump's and JFK's mindless pronouncements!
Paracetamol/Tylenol, Autism, and the Truth About Risk open.substack.com/pub/monkdebu...

Paracetamol/Tylenol, Autism, and the Truth About Risk

What decades of research (and millions of children in Sweden and Japan) really tell us about acetaminophen and pregnancy.

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SLO_resistance_girl @larastheme81.bsky.social · 2d

Hey! I hope you and your people are okay! I was on your website this morning and now it’s down. 😬 Take care. Thank you SO much for what you are doing! We need this kind of support so desperately in the U.S.!

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 3d

And here's a 2.5-minute run down of what authoritarian things Trump did on Saturday 4th October...

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Trump's authoritarian actions - Sat 4th October 2025

YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel

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BremainInSpain @bremaininspain.com · 2d

Listen to this clip about Führage privatising the NHS. Dr Cat explains how language is being used very cleverly to manipulate voters.

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · 4d

'Ask Attwood – Autism & Anxiety'
Parents, carers, educators, clinicians—this webinar is for you. Join Prof Attwood to explore effective anxiety management in autistic youth, with a focus on real-world strategies and evidence-based practice.
https://www.acamh.org/event/attwood-autism-anxiety

Ask Attwood - Autism & Anxiety

Are you a parent looking for trusted, practical advice on supporting your child with anxiety?For the first time in this new “Ask Attwood” format, world-renowned Clinical Psychologist Professor Tony Attwood will offer a short introduction to the key them...

www.acamh.org

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Vicki the cats' mother @catsmother.bsky.social · 4d

Just booked mine privately as I'm not eligible for a free one. I'm fortunate that I can afford it, and I'm getting it because I don't want to get even sicker for longer.
We need a comprehensive vaccination programme across the UK which gives everyone fair and equal access to protect each other.

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 5d

Dr Michelle Moseley presented at today’s Public Health Wales event which brought together those working in or influencing early years services in #Wales, including policymakers, practitioners and partners.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 5d

In a HV or EY team with an interest in preterm and sick babies?
Want to enhance the support your team offers to families with babies who spend time on a neonatal unit?
Our Neonatal Families Ambassador training is on WED 19 NOV
Book via [email protected]
#HealthVisiting #SurvivingToThriving

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Sarah Cowley @profsarahcowley.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you @bmj.com for this useful fact check.
Trump’s claims on Tylenol (paracetamol), vaccines, and autism—what’s the truth? www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Trump’s claims on Tylenol (paracetamol), vaccines, and autism—what’s the truth?

Donald Trump has advised pregnant women not to take paracetamol (acetaminophen in the US, sold as Tylenol), claiming that its use in pregnancy is linked to autism in children.1 In a wide ranging pres...

www.bmj.com

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David P. Carey @dpcarey123.bsky.social · 7d

Ahhhh royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...

A statement from the President of the Royal Society | Royal Society

A statement from Adrian Smith, President of the Royal Society, regarding threats to the values that allow science to flourish.

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 6d

Terrible news about the attack on the Manchester synagogue. Thinking of those who lost loved ones or whose loved ones are injured.
Especially to attack on Yom Kippur, such an important day in the Jewish calendar.

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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 6d

Great to see @theguardian.com taking up the baton on academic fraud after my @livescience.com op-ed!
www.theguardian.com/science/audi...

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 5d

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Dr van Tilburg @drvantilburg.bsky.social · 6d

The Trump administration has stopped funding of PubMed, not considering a vital service.

Your doctor will not know the newest information that affects your health. This will cost lives.

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 5d

Early bird rates end TODAY! Act now to secure your discounted ticket for our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference on Weds 3 December 2025.
Expect inspiration, debate, and the chance to share and strengthen excellence in practice. Online & in-person options: buff.ly/ktdQWv6

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