5th April 2016
The Institute of Health Visiting is delighted to be supporting PIP UK (Parent Infant Partnership UK) in its first ever Infant Mental Health Awards 2016 – and nominations are open until 16 May 2016.
Dr Cheryll Adams, executive director of the iHV, said:
“I would expect health visitors to be picking up at least one of these awards and I hope that our infant mental health champions will consider applying.”
The Infant Mental Health Awards are a key part of the Inaugural Infant Mental Health Week taking place 6-10 June. The awards will be presented by a panel of high profile guests during the ‘Investing in Early Potential’ conference taking place on 9 June in Central Hall Westminster. Official Primary Partners for this week are; Public Health England (PHE), Royal College of Midwives (RCM), Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), CPHVA, and the Association of Infant Mental Health (AIMH).
Nominations must be received by midnight 16 May 2016.
The six categories for the Awards are:
- Andrea Leadsom Award for Outstanding contribution to the field of Infant Mental Health: For an exceptional, and inspirational individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of Infant Mental Health nationally.
- Analeaf Award for Infant Mental Health Services: For an exceptional Infant Mental Health service provider, who has demonstrated positive practice, and has improved outcomes for both children and their families.
- Infant Mental Health Practitioner: For an exceptional Infant Mental Health practitioner who is innovative in his/her approach to the field of Infant Mental Health, and who continually delivers above, and beyond, what is expected.
- Locality Award for Infant Mental Health Inclusion: For a Locality / or Trust that has developed an integrated and inclusive Infant Mental Health service to improve the lives of vulnerable infants, toddlers, and their families.
- Infant Mental Health Researcher: For an individual researcher who has made a unique contribution to the growing body of knowledge through their research in the field of Infant Mental Health.
- People’s Choice Award: Nominations for this award will be made by an individual who has received support and / or treatment from an Infant Mental Health service provider they believe to be of exceptional quality, resulting in a positive experience and improved wellbeing for their baby, toddler and/or family.
Nominations close at midnight on 16 May 2016. Nominations will not be received after this date in order to ensure a fair process and will be facilitated by a selection panel.
You must ensure upon applying for these awards that you are able to attend the awards ceremony at the Investing in Early Potential conference in Westminster on Thursday 9 June.
