The iHV is excited to launch the new iHV Genomics Ambassador training programme – designed to improve health visitor knowledge and understanding of genomics when delivering universal health visiting services.

The significance of genomic medicine as part of current healthcare is an important area of learning in health visiting. The programme aims to support health visitors to apply genomics into their practice, when working in partnership with families to support prevention and early intervention (NMC 2022, D.2).

Delivered via a one-day training event, the programme will support Ambassadors to understand the importance of genomics, the implementation of the national genomics programme, and to link with their local Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA). It will support health visitors in their conversations with families on genomics, using the principles of partnership working. As part of the Ambassador programme, health visitors will be able to continue their professional development through access to a suite of iHV resources on genomics and share their knowledge with colleagues.

We are delighted to announce three training events in Spring 2025. These will align to specific Genomics Medicine Service Alliance areas in England (thanks to funding from NHS England, these are fully-funded training places, with no additional costs for those attending).

Want to find out more? Contact us at [email protected] – and look out for email communications in the coming weeks.