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Holistic Health Visitor

@holistichv.bsky.social
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🇬🇧Holistic, inclusive, trauma-informed, neurodivergent experience and inequalities aware, paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor &researcher (with lived experience of ADHD, hEDS,CRPS & SEND parenting). Think KPI (not ✅ box)- Keeping People Included! Views my own.

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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Choosing the right educational setting for a neurodivergent child with a PDA profile is rarely straightforward. Increasingly, professionals are balancing autism-specific provision with trauma-informed or SEMH approaches — as more children present with overlapping needs.1/6
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Early intervention is key! Today, September 11th, is apt to explain my thoughts; it’s like planes have crashed into the metaphorical Towers of the SEND and mental health systems. All the services are rushing up to the top- they’re passing casualties… 1/2 www.instagram.com/reel/DOa15DO...
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Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
THIS is what leadership in public life and press looks like Anything less is quite frankly a disgrace
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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 06/08/2025
🆕In a new blog on the hub today, our Associate Director @safetynurse999.bsky.social talks about the opportunities to improve patient safety and the risks associated with the use of barcode technology in healthcare. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #patientsafety
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Patient barcode scanning in NHS hospitals: safety, snags and workarounds. A nurse’s perspective
Claire Cox, Patient Safety Learning’s Associate Director, talks about the opportunities to improve patient safety and the risks associated with the use of barcode technology in healthcare
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
✨ What Are Glimmers? ✨ Glimmers are small, powerful moments of Autistic joy that emerge when we’re deeply immersed in what matters to us. 🌱 Discover how monotropism & flow create space for joy in an often overwhelming world. 💫 Find out more: autisticrealms.com/glimmers-aut...
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Glimmers: Autistic Joy and Monotropism | Autistic Realms
Glimmers are small, powerful moments of Autistic joy that emerge when we’re deeply immersed in what matters to us. Learn how monotropism & flow create s ...
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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
#Oliverscampaign A dying mother called 999 pleading for help, yet no ambulance came. Her body went unnoticed for months, alongside her dead disabled daughter, who had been left alone and helpless. This is what happens when our systems fail the most vulnerable. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Mum and daughter found dead at home months after 999 plea
Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her daughter were found three months after the call, an inquest hears.
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The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · 21/07/2025
Lottie Fitzgerald, 35, from Southsea, has developed a strong attachment to a blue studio pottery mug she was given last Christmas. She reports that she is beginning to feel intensely anxious about the effect on other mugs that she owns.
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Autistic woman worried her mugs have realised she has a favourite
An autistic woman is facing an ethical dilemma over her preference for drinking out of one particular mug, it has been revealed. Lottie Fitzgerald, 35, from Southsea, has developed a strong attachment...
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Is anyone else affected by EML/ Prepaid financial services data migration glitch? Carers have not been unpaid and families of vulnerable children and adults plus asylum seekers haven’t been able to access essential funds for a week. Yet the media is silent. Help! @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
My muscles were tested carrying end of term gifts into school today. But it’s clear that such hydration is merited for the wonderful bunch of humans who have nurtured my orchid so well this year, despite his (much needed) EHCP being stuck in the system - 56 weeks since EHCNA request!
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Good to be me! Sharing the most amazing video from @spectrumgaming.bsky.social a charity for Autistic young people in UK. Many Autistic people struggle with their autism diagnosis; they made a wonderful video about it. youtu.be/0pibDq98raQ?... I cry happy tears EVERYTIME I watch this - beautiful!
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Watch this if you think autism is bad ('Good To Be Me' music video)
YouTube video by Spectrum Gaming
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Dr Jay Watts @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
🧵Fit notes are a legal statement of whether you are unfit for work, based on medical judgment. If the pilot announced this week steers GPs and allied professionals to only issue a fit note if you engage with support plans, it will become conditionality by the back door.
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Thought for the day: When we focus solely on how we diverge, we get on each other’s nerves! We must remember what connects humanity.
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
For SEND parents, the system is like being forever stuck in Minecraft survival mode. Creative mode- the place where you feel yourself- is a distant memory. You don’t dare dream anymore. The unlawful behaviour of LAs and the endless unknown waits break your spirit. Yet you keep going- you have to
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Leaders should never avoid critique nor create chambers where they only listen through a filter created by their organisations culture. Courageous leadership embraces the discomfort of different views as a pivot for reflection and change. Innovation and sustainable improvement stems from bravery
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Helen Gray @helengray.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
@bfn-uk.bsky.social show exactly how much skilled breastfeeding support can contribute to the goals of the #NHS10YearPlan #FitForTheFuture #BreastfeedingMatters
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
These are wise words ❤️ Knowing the meaning of someone’s silence springs from relationship, connection and understanding!
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Imagine having all the money in the world and spending $400m on this horrific piece of crap.
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Douglas Eby @douglaseby.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Can't shut off our idea switch - "That is another form of nervous system dysregulation..." Dr Cathleen King. See longer video, plus to podcast, plus links to resources: How our greediness for creative ideas can support nervous system dysregulation thecreativemind.substack.com/p/how-our-gr...
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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
NEW POST: "Total Communication" is a "cutting-edge" approach to supporting children with #SpeechAndLanguage challenges. It's helping unlock children's potential at Meath School, run by charity, @speechandlanguk.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...
image shows speech therapist with young boy colourised in bright blue
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Liz Jones @lizjones.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
When “adaptive teaching” first became a “thing”, I recognised it as something I’d been doing for years with learners with SpLDs. Good pedagogy is good pedagogy. Let’s empower teachers to not see SEND as a bolt on and embed high quality teaching within our universal provision. Great article 👇🏼
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Oooh! I hope this doesn’t give anyone ideas for the pending Children and Wellbeing Bill 😉
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twoheadspod.bsky.social @twoheadspod.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
@fcdwhittaker.bsky.social @missmc.bsky.social @eddorrell.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @jonnyuttley.bsky.social @duncanspalding.bsky.social @heymrshallahan.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social and of course Mick Waters We are looking forward to seeing you all! www.podbean.com/media/share/...
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S5E22 Kicking the can down the road
Desperately needed reform of both SEND & Ofsted have been kicked in tot he autumn long grass. Sarah & Jonathan raise an eyebrow, as well as looking ahead to next week's Festival of Education.
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
You’re never too old for a poo joke when you’re a health visitor!
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Our list of diversity, inclusion, and tolerance topic books for primary KS1 and KS2. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/teach... #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #ukedchat #homelearning
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Teaching diversity through reading in primary schools
Diversity books for KS1 and KS2, with books by Kwame Alexander, Michael Rosen, Polly Ho-Yen, Shaun Tan, Anne Frank, and Paul Harfleet.
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Pondering play and therapy @ponderingplay.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
3: 🏫 "Tune in to learn how playful approaches can break barriers in education and support every child's unique journey. 📖 #EducationReimagined #ChildDevelopment #play #child #parenting #family #schools #children
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 21/06/2025
IHPP is developing a library of health information designed by and for people with developmental disabilities. The topics are presented in different ways, like booklets and posters, and can be downloaded for free. Check it out! www.ihppvt.org/our-project
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Health Guides — the Inclusive Healthcare Partnership Project
IHPP is developing a library of health information designed by and for people with developmental disabilities. Each topic is presented in a variety of formats, including booklets and posters. All…
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
What is winning? In this instance, Derek Redmond received a standing ovation and remains a public figure & motivational speaker. Yet few remember who “won” the race! I propose that it is far better to finish together than to win alone. The first is last and last first. youtube.com/shorts/VW_Yz...
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Derek Redmond finishes his 400m semi-final at Barcelona 1992 with the help of his father ❤️
YouTube video by Eurosport
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
This sounds really interesting. Definitely something I’d like to read at some stage as the interface of law with “the public” interests me hugely as a British citizen, Nurse, SEND mum and equalities advocate.
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
This is what DfE strive for by yr2. It looks to be the work of a masking ADHD girl with rife perfectionism! Such content then could have been my own. But hypermobility haulted my engrained perfectionism &over achieving tendencies (which hurtled me to cycles of burnout) from extending to handwriting
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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🚨 NEW: England’s apprenticeship system is riddled with poor quality training and high dropout rates. Our research shows how our apprenticeship system is lagging behind international competitors 🧵⤵️
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
@mindtendencies2.bsky.social- I just came across these profound words of yours and love them! I wonder if at least one of the oxymorons will resonate personally with everyone that reads this quote? (In some way at least- if we’re listening to our thoughts honestly!)
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Lots for #FathersDay in our 'Parenting' collection www.bps.org.uk/collections/...
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Parenting | BPS
We gather articles, interviews and more from The Psychologist and Research Digest around being a mother or father, or indeed being childless (voluntarily or otherwise).
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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
"An accident waiting to happen" The dwindling number of nurses in schools means junior staff forced to undertake complex medical procedures on vulnerable pupils. One special school trust may be forced to take legal action against its local health board schoolsweek.co.uk/an-acciden...
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Schools forced to provide medical care for vulnerable pupils
Situation so bad one trust may be forced to take legal action against its local health board
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Compass Connections @compassconnectd.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Each day, we post a contemplation image which could be used to nurture your wellbeing journey. #WellbeingJourney #NurturingWellbeing
Bee with lavender
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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
This week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week We've put together a six-part webinar series to explore how neuroprotective trauma informed FICare can support babies' wellbeing Book your place on our future webinars: bit.ly/43j2BuL Or catch up here: bit.ly/4kx57Vu #IMHAW2025
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
This petition about the legal rights of children and young people with SEND is getting closer to 100,000 signatures. Please sign and share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... Read more here at @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/act-now-sign...
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Petition: Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND
Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable chil...
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
This short podcast on the 2025 NICE Maternal and Child Nutrition Guidelines is well worth listening to. Nutrition is essential for all!! @nicecomms.bsky.social @marmotihe.bsky.social @firststepnutrition.bsky.social @equalitytrust.bsky.social @trusselluk.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/3S4Z...
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Learn more about our useful and useable maternal and child nutrition guideline
NICE Talks · Episode
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
I’ve just completed change of circumstance forms for DLA. Compiling the evidence bundle was a nightmare. In this day and age, why on earth is the DWP paper-based?! The SEND system could save a lot of money if it were more efficient!
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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” Brené Brown You’re not expected to carry everything on your own. It’s okay to ask. It’s okay to need. Support doesn’t make us weaker – it makes things more possible. 🧡 #learning #kindness #support Picture by @anxiety.positive
Illustration of a rainbow-striped background with textured vertical lines in red, orange, yellow, green, teal, blue, purple, and pink. In bold black hand-lettered text, it reads: “YOU DON’T HAVE TO CARRY IT ALONE.” Below the text is the credit: “@anxiety.positive”.
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Special-school leaders have condemned a government claim that too many specialist places have been created for pupils who could be in mainstream schools
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DfE criticism of new special schools ‘appalling’, say leaders
Special-school leaders warn they are facing a ‘crisis’, with demand for places far outstripping supply, in response to government submission to SEND inquiry
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
This is helpful for understanding PDA!
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
New paper! Identifying the active ingredients and contextual factors of #socialprescribing when used to support the #mentalhealth of children and young people: a qualitative study - please do share! Social prescribing can be very useful for young people link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Identifying the active ingredients and contextual factors of social prescribing when used to support the mental health of children and young people: a qualitative study - European Child & Adolescent P...
Recent years have seen a rise in mental health challenges among children and young people (CYP), while frontline treatments remain limited. Social prescribing (SP), a holistic approach using community...
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Family Wellbeing Research @familywellbeinguoy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Watch our webinar with #BetterStart Bradford to find out more about our work so far and our evaluation plans 👉 youtu.be/X5KEIlzRrVg?...
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Social and emotional webinar
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Family Wellbeing Research @familywellbeinguoy.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Do you work with parents who have a new baby? Last year, the "Reflecting on parent-infant relationships: a practitioner's guide" was published to support professionals to start conversations about parent-infant relationships. We are interested to know what you think! Please complete our survey 👇
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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
We have always been a household that embraces risk in play. It’s a crucial learning opportunity that helps children safeguard themselves and others! And it expands fun too.
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Alicia M Walker🌊🏳️‍🌈 @aliciamwalker1.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
How do women become relational managers in marriage? @Aliciamwalker1.bsky.social tells us about this silent labor of love this week @CCFamilies.bsky.social blog hosted by @TheSocietyPages.bsky.social Check it out: thesocietypages.org/ccf/
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Council on Contemporary Families
The Society Pages (TSP) is an open-access social science project headquartered in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota
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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
A heartbreaking truth from a system that’s groaning 😢
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Anti-Bullying Alliance @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk · 02/05/2025
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” - Robin Williams ✨ A gentle reminder to lead with empathy today. Your kindness might be the brightest part of someone’s unseen struggle. #BeKind #Empathy #RobinWilliams
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 25/04/2025
Research has found that privatisation of health services reduces quality of care. @franbaum.bsky.social‬ and colleagues look at how the concept of "enshittification" applies to health services and their decline with privatisation www.bmj.com/content/389/...
Health service, not wealth service, sticker
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