Institute of Health Visiting
@ihealthvisiting
A UK centre of excellence, supporting the development of universally high-quality health visiting practice.
We are delighted that our letter in The Guardian was published -in response to Guardian piece, "UK children could become one of the unhealthiest generations for decades." Read more 👇 ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #ChildHealth #HealthVisiting
Alison Morton, iHV CEO, joined leading child health experts at an important roundtable event convened by the Minister for Public Health and Prevention, Sharon Hodgson MP, to discuss longstanding concerns about child health and widening inequalities across the UK. buff.ly/fBOpmWU
If you're looking to develop confident, resilient leaders who can lead change, influence effectively & deliver meaningful impact, our Leadership Development Programme is helping professionals unlock their full potential. Contact training@ihv.org.uk to book or visit buff.ly/dxYIM5Z for more info.
iHV welcomes the government’s announcement that all babies across England will be tested for a rare but serious genetic condition from birth, giving them the best chance of successful treatment before symptoms appear. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-looking organisation at a pivotal time. With a strong and expanding membership, iHV is working to strengthen the health visiting workforce and shape the future of child and family health across the UK. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Dawn Butler MP has hosted a roundtable discussion in Parliament on protecting the title of ‘nurse’, bringing together leaders of the #ProtectNurse campaign, parliamentarians & representatives from nursing organisations, regulators, professional bodies & national health charities. buff.ly/AOdRNT0
📣 iHV Members - don't miss our next Insights webinar, this Thursday 16 July, 15:30-16:30, book your place now: ihv.org.uk/events/ihv-i... #SaferSleep #HealthVisiting
Today is Global Get-A-Head Day, and in support of this, we are delighted to share this Voices blog by Victoria Glover from Harry’s Hydrocephalus Awareness Trust (Harry’s HAT). Read the full blog here: ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting #Hydrocephalus #brainhealth #globalgetahead
We're proud to support Group B Strep Awareness Week (8-14 July). Group B Strep is a leading cause of infection in newborn babies, including sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia. Find out more and get involved during Awareness Week: gbss.org.uk/gbsaw2026/ #GBSAW #HealthVisiting
Further investment from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to support health visitors to “give babies a voice” following the publication of the iHV ADBB Phase Two Study. buff.ly/d6L0tK3 #HealthVisiting
Submissions close Monday - it's not too late to submit your entry or nomination! Make your individual or team entry by 6 July for the iHV 2026 Practice Awards. Find submission guidance and details at: ihv.org.uk/for-health-v... #HealthVisiting
📣 Calling all members - join us on Thurs16 July, 15:30-16:30, where our iHV Insights Webinar will explore Safer Sleep. Book your place here: buff.ly/c3ezQDq
iHV joined Parliamentarians, safeguarding leaders and early years professionals at a recent NSPCC parliamentary roundtable to discuss the future of safeguarding within Family Hubs and the critical role of workforce capacity in delivering effective support to families. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Starting primary school is a big step for your child, and for you too 💛 It’s completely normal to feel nervous, unsure, or even a little overwhelmed as this new chapter begins. Find helpful advice & support on the HealthforUnder5s website to guide you through: buff.ly/QkGJ7q1
We are delighted to announce that the iHV has been selected as one of six nursing charities to join the new ‘Stronger Together’ Nursing Charity Partnership Programme being led by The Burdett Trust for Nursing (BTFN). ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
🌈As #PrideMonth2026 draws to a close, we reflect on the importance of ensuring LGBTQI+ families receive the compassionate, inclusive care which they deserve. Find out more: ihv.org.uk/training-and... #Pride2026 #PrideMonth #LGBTQI+ #PerinatalMentalHealth #HealthVisiting
🌟 Just 1 week to go! 🌟 Submissions to the iHV 2026 Practice Awards will soon be coming to a close. Be ‘in it to win it’ and join us in celebrating excellence in #HealthVisiting practice. Make your individual or team entry by 6 July for the iHV 2026 Practice Awards. ihv.org.uk/for-health-v...
iHV is delighted to announce that its Innovation and Research Team has been shortlisted in six categories at the Nursing Times Awards 2026. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... @NursingTimes #NTAwards! #HealthVisiting
iHV was privileged to attend the Houses of Parliament yesterday (23 June 2026) to attend an All Party Parliamentary Group on Babies Event showcasing brilliant work that is happening across England supporting babies, children & families. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
This Voices blog by Dr Sharin Baldwin (iHV) and Professor Sally Kendall (University of Kent) shares details of a new research study that aims to better understand how health visiting support can be made more equitable, accessible and effective for all families ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
iHV is supporting calls to strengthen the Healthy Start scheme following the publication of new analysis showing that expanding eligibility could generate an estimated £7.7 billion in net societal benefits over the next 10 years. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
We were delighted to join Sandra Igwe MBE, founder of The Motherhood Group, for a podcast to mark the organisation’s 10th anniversary – in conversation with Amanda Holland, iHV Education, Learning and Development Lead. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
🏆️ Just 3 weeks to go! 🏆️ Prepare to celebrate the best of health visiting practice with two new awards for 2026: - Health Visitor of the Year - Health Visiting Team of the Year Submissions close in 3 weeks - prepare your entry now and submit by 6 July: Guidance and details at: buff.ly/P4BXmqE
iHV is delighted to learn that Dr Karen Whittaker, iHV Senior Lead for Education and Workforce, and Leanne Howlett, Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Nurse at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
As the world’s largest football tournament gets underway, a period often marked by both emotional highs and lows and an increased risk of domestic abuse, Dr Michelle Moseley shares important information for health visitors. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie... #HealthVisiting
📣 iHV is pleased to be supporting the PATHS Study, led by King’s College London and funded by the NIHR Policy Research Programme. We are inviting organisations and services supporting parents experiencing mild to moderate perinatal mental health difficulties to complete a short national survey.
The 0-19 Quality Improvement Partnership Forum is delighted to invite you to attend a series of Summer Quality Improvement events- the series starts on 23 June, with a range of events focused on supporting quality improvement in #HealthVisiting & school nursing services. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Safer sleep has been in the public and political spotlight in recent weeks, with significant media attention and parliamentary discussion highlighting concerns about the growing infant sleep advice industry and the risks of unsafe and inconsistent messaging for families. ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
📣 Calling all SCPHN Student Health Visitors! Have you submitted your application yet? Hear from last year's iHV SCPHN Student Health Visitor Award winner, Mary Donnelly, about her experience! We are accepting submissions until 21 August 2026. Find out more here: buff.ly/AJHUcGP
📣Calling all Health Visitors who are passionate about PIMH, we have limited places remaining on our Emotional Wellbeing Visits training programme, taking place on 7 & 8 July. Eileen Perrins, iHV Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Lead, explains more... #HealthVisiting #PIMH