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How has health visiting changed
WebMeasles, mumps, whooping cough, chickenpox and Rubella could be expected during childhood often leaving health problems in their wake. A mature HV was responsible for our practical experience. Visiting was either by walking or cycling. Only those in rural areas used cars. New babies were first visited on the 10th day.
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Artificial intelligence in healthcare: friend or foe
WebAI IN THE NHS NOW. An HEE survey (HEE 2022) found that 77% of 56 AI technologies were being deployed in hospitals, with 23% in primary care settings and 7% in community care. 1: ‘Emotionally intelligent’. AI helps with mental health. Ross O’Brien is managing director of Wysa,
Creative Health: a modern approach to health and social care
WebA new report shows how creative activities, such as performing arts and literature, can prevent ill-health and help manage long-term conditions. The Creative Health Review, from the National Centre for Creative Health and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Wellbeing, explores how creativity is needed in a modern health and …
Clinical: understanding FASD
WebClinical: understanding FASD. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is frequently undiagnosed, yet can have a huge long-term impact when not spotted early. Journalist Claire Moulds looks at why this stigmatised condition needs to be in the spotlight. Alifelong condition requiring ongoing support, intervention and management strategies, fetal …
Part two: showcasing health visiting in Wales
WebPart two: showcasing health visiting in Wales. 22nd July 2022. In the second of a two-part series, Amanda Holland shares more of the outstanding work done during the pandemic. Rachel Raymond Health visitor and Flying Start health lead, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Rachel supported the development of local health visiting hubs …
Watch out for measles, warns RCPCH
WebCoverage of MMR is at its lowest rate since 2010-11, say latest figures, prompting the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) to include measles in their national guidance for the first time in decades.. In response to the resurgence in cases of measles, the infection is now included in the RCPCH’s recommendations on the …
Mental health: extra government funding to support young …
WebIt comes on top of an extra £2.3 billion a year to transform NHS mental health services and help millions of people.’. On average, 50% of mental health conditions are established by the time a child reaches 14, and 75% by 24. Early support can prevent children and young people from developing lasting problems that can have a long-term …
Social media: a force for good
WebThousands of young people are proving a force to be reckoned as they use social media to campaign on a wide range of issues. These include period poverty (freeperiods.org), young health champions (bit.ly/RSPH_champions), as well as cyber bullying (bit.ly/online_anti_bullying) and climate change (fridaysforfuture.org).Social …
New official priorities for women’s health in 2024
WebThe priorities for 2024 were decided after receiving responses from over 100,000 healthcare professionals, women’s health champions and members of the public. These include: – Better care for menstrual and gynaecological conditions. – Expanding women’s health hubs. – Improving support for vulnerable women, including victims of …
NHS England launch national pelvic health service
WebFrom April 2024, NHS England will implement their new perinatal pelvic health service (PPHS). This service will aim to: ensure women are offered a self-assessment as early as possible in pregnancy, latest 18 weeks. educate women on pelvic floor dysfunction, birth injuries, and preventative action. provide extra support for those at …
Northern Ireland: new chief allied health professions officer
WebA new Chief Allied Health Professions (AHP) Officer for the Department of Health has been announced. Michelle Tennyson, who is the current Deputy Director for Allied Health Professionals for the Public Health Agency, will take up the position from January 2024. Michelle has experience in Health and Social Care Trusts and Public …
Why we all benefit from free school meals
WebWhy we all benefit from free school meals. 6th January 2023. Journalist Kaye McIntosh explores why expanding free school meals is so vital, for both children’s health and the economy itself. Expanding free school meals to all children wouldn’t just feed hungry mouths. It would generate over £41bn for the economy in England alone.
Community Practitioner The Journal of Unite CPHVA
WebCommunity Practitioner is the award-winning journal of Unite-CPHVA. If you have a success story in practice or study that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. Or perhaps you’re hoping to publish your research paper or discuss challenges you’ve overcome. To submit a piece or to simply get in touch, click the button below.
Northern Ireland: Department of Health publishes latest ‘Healthy …
WebThe Department of Health have published their annual report detailing the coverage and timeliness of pre-school health contacts. Healthy Child, Healthy Future – Health Review Statistics for Northern Ireland 2022/23 reports on the Healthy Child, Healthy Future framework. This framework sets out a programme of child health contacts that …
Scotland: new centre launched to reduce health inequalities in …
WebThe introduction of the new National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care aims to improve the delivery of healthcare services in rural communities and to reduce health inequalities. It will improve the capability of remote, rural and island primary care while enhancing the delivery of community-based services, the Scottish …
MacQueen bursaries: supporting your work
WebMacQueen bursaries: supporting your work. 6th January 2023. The CPHVA Education and Development Trust is delighted to announce that applications for a MacQueen bursary are open for 2023. Plus hear from last year’s winners. Winning a bursary can progress your professional development and further the work you do.
Conference 2022: thriving through challenging times
WebOpening the two-day event at the end of last October, Janet Taylor, chair of the CPHVA Executive and public health nurse manager in Northern Ireland, cited NHS England figures that show there are currently 7030 health visitors in England, down 37% from 2015, and an estimated shortfall of 5000. The shortage of HVs in England has …
Author guidelines
WebAuthor guidelines. 25th May 2023. Please consult these guidelines before submitting work to the journal. 1. General advice. Before you start to write, read some articles in respected magazines and journals. Look at the way facts are presented, arguments are made and the styles of the language used. Take a close look at the style of Community
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