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State of Health Visiting survey: A profession under pressure
(2023-02)
The latest survey published by the Institute of Health Visiting has provided an insight into the complex issues facing the profession and the state of child health in the UK, as Bethany Boddy explains
School readiness and the health visitor role
(2023-06)
Supporting children to be school ready starts before birth, and the health visiting service has a crucial role in supporting, promoting health, identifying risks and referring for early help and support
Infant mental health and the role of the health visitor
(2023-09)
The theme for June's infant mental health week this year was ‘Bonding before birth’, with organisations sharing the importance of support for parents and carers to enable them to understand baby brain development and how ...
Health promotion for vitamin use in children under 5 years
(2023-11)
There is an increasing understanding of the importance of vitamins and minerals for the health and development of the population. Bethany Boddy looks at the evidence base for health promotion in children under the age of 5 years