This webinar is on Thursday 16 October 2025 (join from 3:15pm to allow a prompt start) 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
This is open to all iHV members.
Join us for the next iHV Insights – where we will explore why it is important for health visitors to ask parents and carers about alcohol use, drawing on national data, evidence and policy.
Health visitors are uniquely placed to make a difference in the lives of babies, children, and families. Asking about alcohol use can feel like a sensitive topic, but it is one of the most important conversations we can have.
Why?
Because alcohol can affect not only parental health, but also family relationships, child development, and long-term wellbeing. By opening up these conversations with curiosity and compassion, health visitors can identify needs early, offer timely support, and help create safer, healthier environments for babies and children to thrive.
Our expert panel includes:
- Professor Lesley Smith, who will provide an overview of the evidence and policy landscape
- Jayne Walker, who will share practical insights into the opportunities and barriers practitioners face in addressing alcohol use with parents. Jayne will also present an update on the NIHR-funded PARENT study (DeveloPing an Alcohol Risk rEduction pathway with pareNts and health visiTors), which explores the health visitor’s role in delivering alcohol advice within the early years.
Attendance at this event and engagement with the iHV reflection template will support you with demonstrating CPD activities that align to the NMC Standards for Proficiency for SCPHN health visiting.
The webinar will be recorded and will be available after the event on our website to iHV members who are unable to join the webinar live.
Live booking places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment!
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