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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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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On Weds, we came together as a health visiting community for the annual iHV Leadership Conference “Leading Health Visiting: Creating the future”. And what an unforgettable day it turned out to be!
Find out more about our exciting day:
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#HealthVisiting #iHVLeadership2025
Find out more about our exciting day:
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#HealthVisiting #iHVLeadership2025
December 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
On Weds, we came together as a health visiting community for the annual iHV Leadership Conference “Leading Health Visiting: Creating the future”. And what an unforgettable day it turned out to be!
Find out more about our exciting day:
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
#HealthVisiting #iHVLeadership2025
Find out more about our exciting day:
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#HealthVisiting #iHVLeadership2025
Good morning from #London! Today is our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference ‘Leading #HealthVisiting: Creating the Future’ & we can’t wait for our delegates to join us for a day full of high profile & inspirational speakers, all focused on equipping us to lead change for the better.
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Good morning from #London! Today is our #iHVLeadership2025 Conference ‘Leading #HealthVisiting: Creating the Future’ & we can’t wait for our delegates to join us for a day full of high profile & inspirational speakers, all focused on equipping us to lead change for the better.
iHV, in partnership with Healthier Together, has launched a new collection of digital parent-facing resources to support families with babies and young children across the UK.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
iHV, in partnership with Healthier Together, has launched a new collection of digital parent-facing resources to support families with babies and young children across the UK.
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#HealthVisiting
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Tickets close TODAY - don't miss your chance to join us as an online delegate!
Join the conversation, shape ideas, be part of the solution, be inspired - & take away practical insights that will help you lead change in health visiting.
Book by 5pm today: buff.ly/u0drXki
Join the conversation, shape ideas, be part of the solution, be inspired - & take away practical insights that will help you lead change in health visiting.
Book by 5pm today: buff.ly/u0drXki
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Tickets close TODAY - don't miss your chance to join us as an online delegate!
Join the conversation, shape ideas, be part of the solution, be inspired - & take away practical insights that will help you lead change in health visiting.
Book by 5pm today: buff.ly/u0drXki
Join the conversation, shape ideas, be part of the solution, be inspired - & take away practical insights that will help you lead change in health visiting.
Book by 5pm today: buff.ly/u0drXki
📣 Calling all iHV members!
Have you received your November issue of iHV Times sent out this afternoon?
It's full of #HealthVisiting professional news and the latest updates from iHV. Don't miss it!
If not, please contact us at admin@ihv.org.uk
Have you received your November issue of iHV Times sent out this afternoon?
It's full of #HealthVisiting professional news and the latest updates from iHV. Don't miss it!
If not, please contact us at admin@ihv.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
📣 Calling all iHV members!
Have you received your November issue of iHV Times sent out this afternoon?
It's full of #HealthVisiting professional news and the latest updates from iHV. Don't miss it!
If not, please contact us at admin@ihv.org.uk
Have you received your November issue of iHV Times sent out this afternoon?
It's full of #HealthVisiting professional news and the latest updates from iHV. Don't miss it!
If not, please contact us at admin@ihv.org.uk
We are delighted and proud to see #HealthVisitors recognised in today’s Queen’s Nurse Awards - Dr Michelle Moseley, iHV Director of Programmes, along with Carla Baldwin, Breastfeeding lead SCPHN at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, received their Awards.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We are delighted and proud to see #HealthVisitors recognised in today’s Queen’s Nurse Awards - Dr Michelle Moseley, iHV Director of Programmes, along with Carla Baldwin, Breastfeeding lead SCPHN at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, received their Awards.
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In this Voices Blog, we hear directly from the iHV Awards 2025 winners who led innovative projects that demonstrate true leadership in action—driving change, improving outcomes, and inspiring others across the profession.
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#iHVAwards2025 #HealthVisiting
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November 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In this Voices Blog, we hear directly from the iHV Awards 2025 winners who led innovative projects that demonstrate true leadership in action—driving change, improving outcomes, and inspiring others across the profession.
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#iHVAwards2025 #HealthVisiting
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#iHVAwards2025 #HealthVisiting
iHV is delighted to share that our film Invisible, which shines a light on fathers’ mental health, was shortlisted for the EVCOM London Live and Film Awards. This recognition from a panel of industry judges is a proud moment for everyone involved.
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#EVCOM #LLFA2025
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November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
iHV is delighted to share that our film Invisible, which shines a light on fathers’ mental health, was shortlisted for the EVCOM London Live and Film Awards. This recognition from a panel of industry judges is a proud moment for everyone involved.
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#EVCOM #LLFA2025
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#EVCOM #LLFA2025
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
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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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
We hope you can join us!
#HealthVisiting
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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
We hope you can join us!
#HealthVisiting
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
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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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
Watch video: vimeo.com/1139335975/0...
Watch video: vimeo.com/1139335975/0...
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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
Watch video: vimeo.com/1139335975/0...
Watch video: vimeo.com/1139335975/0...
'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
'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
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
iHV welcomes the publication of England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy, launched today on #InternationalMensDay
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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
Don't miss your chance to attend in-person!
Book here: buff.ly/DhjnnVw
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
Don't miss your chance to attend in-person!
Book here: buff.ly/DhjnnVw
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...
"...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
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...
"...a reminder that men’s mental health is family health".
Full blog: ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
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
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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#HealthVisiting
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#HealthVisiting
*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
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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'.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
*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
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
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
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November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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
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#SCPHN #iHVAwards
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
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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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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November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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
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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
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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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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More info/book: buff.ly/Gd3oEd6
#HealthVisiting
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
#HealthVisiting
More info/book: buff.ly/Gd3oEd6
#HealthVisiting
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
Book your place here: buff.ly/DhjnnVw
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
Book your place here: buff.ly/DhjnnVw
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
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.