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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Yesterday evening, health visitors, their teams, partners and distinguished guests gathered in London for our very special, inaugural iHV Health Visiting Awards 2026. A wonderful celebration of outstanding practice, innovation and leadership across health visiting Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/4AQbko9

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We are delighted to share this Voices blog by iHV Fellow, Bridget Halnan, Senior Lecturer on the SCPHN Programme at Anglia Ruskin University, on new concerns about the safety of imported eggs and the key messages for health visiting. Read the full blog here: buff.ly/MIfLI8W #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Should we ban screen use for under-5s? Or just ignore the problem as screen use is such a big part of modern life? Is there another way? Join us on Thurs 22 Oct 2026 for this iHV Insights webinar, as we explore Screen Use in the Early Years buff.ly/UPJE1Y3 #HealthVisiting #EarlyChildhood

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

📣 Early bird ends this week! ⭐ iHV Leadership Conference: Voices that Matter: Leading Impact in Health Visiting 📆 Weds 2 December 2026 Expect inspiration, debate, and the chance to share and strengthen excellence in practice. buff.ly/j2jvkXs

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Time to act - have your say! There's less than a week to go before the DHSC consultation on protecting the professional title 'nurse' and 'health visitor' closes. This important public consultation is open to all members of the public - but responses must be submitted before 23:59hrs Thurs 8 Oct.

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

iHV, design research agency Stby, and the CHAMPIONS Project academic research team are working in partnership on a new project which aims to address critical challenges facing refugee and asylum-seeking families with children under 5 living in temporary accommodation. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4y21nBj

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

iHV welcomes today's announcement of a renewed focus on maternity services alongside news that Family Hubs will be rolled out across all local authorities. These are both issues that we have campaigned for over a long time – and represent good news for babies, children and families bit.ly/3TDrHUf

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join us at our next iHV SCPHN Student Health Visitor Networking Event on 7 October 2026 'Connecting Voices, Shaping Practice'. buff.ly/c4dfqJy Join us, connect with peers, and ensure your voice contributes to shaping the future of our wonderful profession. #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

With ministers expected to set out their priorities for the NHS at the Labour Party conference next week, the Institute of Health Visiting is calling on the Government to ensure health visiting is not left behind yet again. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4dZO2lJ

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📣 iHV members - book your place now for our next Insights webinar on 22 October 'Screen Use in the Early Years'. Book your free member place here: buff.ly/SLq4tIx #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In Black Maternal Mental Health (BMMH) Week 2026, read this Voices blog by Emily Miller, iHV Professional Development Officer in Perinatal & Infant Mental Health. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3V7uZQ1

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The UK’s first-ever Top 10 Research Priorities for the social and emotional wellbeing of babies, toddlers and pre-school children have been announced by the Developing Child UK Priority Setting Partnership (PSP). Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4h0pmM0 #Research @dspi-oxford

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Join us on 2 Dec for our iHV Leadership Conference! A special opportunity to step away from the pressures of daily practice, connect with colleagues, share learning and reflect on the impact we can have as leaders at every level. Early bird ends 9 Oct 2026 buff.ly/0QOptCr

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Looking for a new challenge? Are you flexible, enthusiastic, have an ability to manage change, and motivated to work as part of a team as well as an autonomous practitioner? @FNHCJersey is seeking #HealthVisitors to join them on the island of #Jersey

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Long-awaited government data published today has provided the clearest picture yet of the HV workforce in England, confirming significant workforce losses, wide variation in provision, and growing pressures on services supporting babies, children and families. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4cQuQGD

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yesterday, Alison Morton, iHV CEO, joined a parliamentary roundtable hosted by Tom Morrison MP and The Lullaby Trust to discuss the urgent action needed to improve safer sleep practices, strengthen regulation and prevent avoidable infant deaths. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4hsjECD #SaferSleep

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Don't miss our upcoming iHV Insights webinar this Thursday 17 Sept, 'Lessons We Can’t Ignore: Translating Evidence on Black Maternal Health into Health Visiting Practice', 15:00-16:30. Find out more and book your free member place here: buff.ly/dEJwu25

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join us on 2 December for the 2026 iHV Leadership Conference - 'Voices that Matter: Leading Impact in Health Visiting'. Early bird prices end 2 October 2026 - secure your place today! buff.ly/0QOptCr

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📢 Calling all HVs! The current DHSC call for evidence provides a rare and important opportunity for sharing evidence and reasons for why legal protection of the title ‘health visitor’ alongside that of ‘nurse’, is required. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/4r5X6uP #HealthVisiting #HealthVisitor #ProtectNurse

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our Learning and Development Training Programme for Sept 2026 – Sept 2027 offers a full year of CPD‑accredited, evidence‑based learning, designed to strengthen practice across the #HealthVisiting and multi-agency workforce. Prioritise your CPD - view our programme here: buff.ly/HuTWa6p

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

September is NICU Awareness Month and premature baby charity The Smallest Things is highlighting a hidden postcode lottery – more than one in five children born prematurely are missing out on key developmental checks. Read their iHV Voices Blog written by Catriona Ogilvy ⬇️ bit.ly/46aUNNu

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join us for an exciting free webinar next week on Thursday 10 September 15:30-16:30. Open to both iHV members AND non-members. Generation New Era is a groundbreaking scientific study of around 30,000 babies born in 2026, and their families. Book your free place here: buff.ly/CC6fpII

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Read this Voices blog by Sally Shillaker, iHV Professional Lead (Innovation and Research), showcasing a pathway of care currently being piloted in Birmingham to support practitioners working with families participating in the Generation Study. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4id2bza

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

iHV is backing new legislation calling for stronger support for families from conception and during the first 1,001 days. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4ctc3kB #BackTheBabiesBill #BabiesBill #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A vast number of reports have exposed the issues of healthcare services continuing to fail Black mothers and their families. The most recent of these reports is Baroness Amos’ independent investigation into maternity and neonatal services in England Read more⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

📣 Calling all iHV members! The August issue of iHV Times is out today! Full of #HealthVisiting professional news and the latest updates from iHV - it's a great read! Don't miss it - please check your emails! If not, please contact us at admin@ihv.org.uk

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Read this Voices blog by Dr Sharin Baldwin, iHV Senior Health Visitor Research Lead, who shares recently published research on supporting fathers’ mental wellbeing during the perinatal period. Read more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting #Fathers #Mental Health #PerinatalMentalHealth

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

iHV is delighted to publish its recently updated Good Practice Point (GPP), Sleep Support for Children with Additional Needs. Find out more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting #SleepHelp #AdditionalNeeds

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New evidence consolidated from across decade-long ‘A Better Start programme’ demonstrates that investing in health visiting can deliver lasting benefits for babies, young children and families, while helping to reduce pressure on public services over the longer term Read ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As families prepare for the start of a new school year, the transition into school is a significant milestone for every child. For children with complex health needs, SEND), and those who may be autistic, this step can require extra planning, timely communication and joined-up support.

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

iHV Fathers' Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Champions Training - now booking for 7 October 2026! buff.ly/R0hDdBM Kieran Anders, Dad Matters Lead at Home Start UK explains more - we hope you can join us on 7 Oct! #HealthVisiting #FathersMentalHealth #PerinatalMentalHealth

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join us at our next iHV Member Practice Education Networking Event on Wednesday 9 September, 9:30-11:30am: 'Supporting Student Health Visitors in Role Transition'. Book your place here: ihv.org.uk/events/ihv-p... #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We are delighted to share this Voices blog with the latest trusted advice from First Steps Nutrition Trust (FSNT) Read more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according to new research. Read more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting #BabyBreathe

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We are delighted to launch bookings for our annual iHV Leadership Conference ‘Voices that Matter: Leading Impact in Health Visiting‘ which will be held on Wednesday 2 December 2026  at The King’s Fund, London – with options to join us in-person or online, to give you flexibility.

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📣 Our next iHV Insights webinar is this week, Thurs 20 August! Don't miss out, find out more and book here: ihv.org.uk/events/ihv-i... #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

iHV is delighted to launch its Learning and Development Training Programme for Sept 2026 – Sept 2027, offering a full year of CPD‑accredited, evidence‑based learning, designed to strengthen practice across the health visiting and multi-agency workforce. Find out more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Join for an exciting webinar on Thursday 10 September 15:30-16:30. Open to both iHV members AND non-members. Book your free place here: ihv.org.uk/events/ihv-w...

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In light of recent debate in the United States, the Institute of Health Visiting reaffirms its longstanding support for childhood immunisations and for the UK vaccination schedule. Read more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #ChildhoodVaccination #ChildhoodImmunisations #MMR

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📢 Call for abstracts now open! 📢 Share Your Innovation at the iHV Evidence-based Practice Conference 2027 "The Future is Now: Shaping Better Outcomes Together” which will be held at King’s House Conference Centre, Manchester on 30 June 2027. Find out more⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

**Leading Change Through Cultural Awareness** iHV is proud to launch the Promoting Care Across Cultures Ambassador Training Programme Find out more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

iHV is delighted to share the new promotional brochure for Little Sparks, Big Starts – Training on Early Brain Development for Health Visitors. Find out more: ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📣 Calling all iHV members - have you booked your place on our next Insights webinar on 20 August? Don't miss out, find out more and book here: ihv.org.uk/events/ihv-i... #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Read this Voices blog by Vicky Gilroy, iHV Director of Innovation and Research, who shares the updated UK Physical Activity Guidelines for Pregnancy and After Childbirth. Read more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Genomics is a rapidly growing area of medicine and is becoming an important part of mainstream healthcare. We are delighted to be running our next Genomics Ambassador Training on 12 and 19 October - find out more and book here: ihv.org.uk/.../ihv-geno... #HealthVisiting #Genomics

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Health visitors, with their universal reach and strong partnerships with families, have a unique opportunity to support babies, children and families in the transformation that genomics is bringing to healthcare. Find out more: ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

iHV is seeking a Learning and Development Programme Manager to organise and manage our extensive training programme and conferences. Find out more ⬇️ ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

In support of Generation New Era : A study of children born in the 2020s, we are delighted to share this Voices blog by Vicky Gilroy, iHV Director of Innovation and Research. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

iHV is proud to pledge our support for the Infant, Parents and Carers Bill (known as the Babies Bill). Read this Voices blog by Eileen Perrins, iHV Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Lead, who joined the Briefing on the Babies Bill with Sir Desmond Swayne MP on Thursday 16 July. #BackTheBabiesBill

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