Resources available for #iHVInsights: Domestic Abuse

Calling all iHV members – if you missed our iHV Insights webinar on “Domestic Abuse” held last week, then don’t worry as the resources from this iHV Insights, as well as the previous ones, are available to iHV members to access as a free member benefit afterwards.

On Thursday 19 January, we were joined by a great panel of experts including:

Dr Tanya Dennis, Domestic Abuse Expert Advisor, iHV: The Domestic Abuse Bill – Implications for Health Visiting practice
Judith Rees and Amanda McIntyre: Updates from The For Baby’s Sake Trust
Vicky Gilroy and Philippa Bishop, iHV: Introducing the iHV Domestic Abuse Toolkit

Click here to catch up on iHV Insights: Domestic Abuse, as well as previous iHV Insights sessions:

Click here for iHV Insights resources - don't forget to login for access

If you were unable to join the live event, iHV members can access the following after each iHV Insights event:

Recording of the live iHV Insights webinar
Pdf of webinar slides
Record of Attendance/ Reflection template for you to download and complete for each iHV Insights attended

Next iHV Insights

23 February 2023 15:30-16:30 – Raising awareness of Group A Streptococcus and childhood influenza infections – book your place here

Thanks to specific project funding, to support raising awareness of this important topic, this iHV Insights event is open to all health visitors to book.

This webinar is on Thursday 23 February (join from 3.15pm to allow a prompt start) 3.30pm to 4.30 pm.

Key topics covered
• The national picture – current rates of Strep A, Scarlet Fever, Invasive Group A Strep (IGAS) Influenzas (Flu) and rates in the UK
• Presentation and symptoms in babies and children
• Safety netting – supporting parents to know when to worry and where to get help
• Sharing resources to support your practice

The webinar will be recorded and will be available to iHV Members who are unable to join the live webinar on our website after the event.

Please join us. Spaces are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment. Please use your iHV membership number to book your place.

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About iHV Insights

iHV Insights are webinars run just for our members.

These live online sessions are of interest to frontline health visitors and student health visitors, as well as service leads, commissioners and wider members of the health visiting team, both in the UK and with lots of transferable learning for our international members too.

If you are not an iHV member, join us today to access these resources and many other member benefits.

This week’s #iHVInsights resources available

Calling all iHV members – if you missed our iHV Insights Special webinar on “Safeguarding Learning” held on Wednesday, then don’t worry as the resources from this iHV Insights, as well as the previous ones, are available to iHV members to access as a free member benefit afterwards.

On Wednesday 9 November, we were joined by a great panel of experts including:

Annie Hudson, Chair of the Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, and Sally Shearer, Panel Member – Nursing representative: Learning from the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson, and the implications for health visiting practice
Trish Stewart, Associate Director of Safeguarding, Central London Community Healthcare NHS: Courage and compassion in safeguarding

Click here to catch up on iHV Insights Special: Safeguarding Learning, as well as previous iHV Insights sessions:

Click here for Insights Resources - don't forget to login for access

If you were unable to join this week’s live event, iHV members can access the following after each iHV Insights event:

Recording of the live iHV Insights webinar
Pdf of webinar slides
Record of Attendance/ Reflection template for you to download and complete for each iHV Insights attended

Next iHV Insights

19 January 2023 15:30-16:30 – Domestic Abuse – Members book here

Come along, learn from National experts, and have an opportunity to ask questions.

We are delighted to announce our agenda for this event as follows:

The Domestic Abuse Bill – Implications for Health Visiting practice: Dr Tanya Dennis, Domestic Abuse Expert Adviser, iHV
Updates from The For Baby’s Sake Trust: Judith Rees and Amanda McIntyre
Introducing the iHV Domestic Abuse Toolkit: Vicky Gilroy and Philippa Bishop, iHV

The webinar will be recorded and will be available to iHV Members who are unable to join the live webinar on our website after the event.

Please join us. Spaces are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment. Please use your iHV membership number to book your place.

Go to EventBrite to book your member place today

About iHV Insights

iHV Insights are webinars run just for our members.

If you are not an iHV member, join us today to access these resources and many other member benefits.

Safeguarding Learning Insights Event

Following requests from our members, we are pleased to be able to provide a special Safeguarding Learning Insight event providing learning to support our members in their practice.

This event is open to all members to attend.

This Insights webinar is on Wednesday 9 November 10:00 to 11:00 (join from 09:45 to allow a prompt start).

Come along, learn from National experts, and have an opportunity to ask questions.

We are delighted to announce our speakers for this event are as follows:

Annie Hudson, Chair of the Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, and Sally Shearer, Panel Member – Nursing representative: Learning from the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson, and the implications for health visiting practice.
Trish Stewart, Associate Director of Safeguarding, Central London Community Healthcare NHS: Courage and compassion in safeguarding

The webinar will be recorded and will be available to iHV Members who are unable to join the live webinar on our website after the event.

Please join us – we anticipate high demand for this special Insights webinar, spaces are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.

How to book for iHV members

Go to our Eventbrite booking page and please use your iHV membership number as your access code. If you have any problems or enquiries please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

Once you have submitted your details, you will be able to select your ticket and proceed to checkout – please note that this webinar is free to iHV members.

Visit our Eventbrite booking page

Not an iHV member?

If you are not an iHV member, join us today to book your place on iHV Insights to access these resources and many other member benefits.

Previous iHV Insights

The great news is that all iHV Insights webinars are available for iHV members to access as a free member benefit after the event, as well as joining the live session. As a member, you can access all of our previous iHV Insights webinars.

Click here and log in to catch up on our previous iHV Insights.

iHV Insights on Respiratory Illness – yesterday’s recording now available

Don’t worry if you missed yesterday’s iHV Insights webinar on “Parental awareness of respiratory illness in babies and children”, as the recording and resources are now available.

The VSCE-funded iHV Respiratory Project has now successfully delivered 4 webinars, all of which are available to watch again on the iHV website on our new iHV Respiratory Illness page – this iHV Insights event was the fourth session in the series. Thanks to the funding, all resources (including all the webinars) on the Respiratory Illnesses webpage are open access.

This VSCE HW funded project aimed to share key information and resources on respiratory illnesses in under 3s – with a focus on fever, breathing difficulties and wheeze, croup, and bronchiolitis/RSV and supporting HVs in their role working with families. This includes ensuring the promotion of and access to resources already in use including the Healthier Together website and iHV Parent Tips on fever and breathing difficulties and wheeze.

Yesterday, we were joined by a fabulous panel of experts who were able to provide an update on the evidence and lots of helpful tips on supporting families with raising awareness of respiratory illness in babies and children.

Our expert panel of speakers:

Dr Ben Hughes on the EPNS4 Surge e-learning course which focuses on care and support at home
Eluned Hughes and Erika Radford, The British Lung Foundation and Asthma UK on their helplines

Webinar resources

As well as the webinar resources being available on our new iHV Respiratory Illness webpage, they are also available for iHV members to access via the iHV Insights webpage – together with their iHV Insights Record of Attendance/Reflection template to download and complete.

So, if you are already a member head over to our iHV Insights page now to download your record of attendance and check out all our previous iHV Insights. Or join us today and gain access to future iHV Insights webinars, as well as the recordings of past sessions.

Next iHV Insights – Bookings are open

24 March 2022 15:30 – 16:30
Postnatal Contraception: the health visitor’s role

Last year, the iHV received funding from the Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Innovation fund to create resources for health visitors in supporting families with their sexual and reproductive health. Following feedback from this, we know that you wanted more information about postnatal contraception and, following further funding from Sexual and Reproductive Health, we have developed training for health visitors about postnatal contraception.

How to book

Once you have submitted your details, you will be able to select your ticket and proceed to checkout – please note that this webinar is free to iHV members.

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iHV Insights – last week’s recording now available

Don’t worry if you missed last week’s iHV Insights webinar on “Inspiring excellence in breastfeeding support – the health visitor role”, as the recording and resources are now available for our members.

Our iHV Insights webinars are available to iHV Members only, just one of the many perks of being part of the iHV.

On 28 October, we were joined by a fabulous panel of experts who were able to provide an update on the evidence and lots of helpful tips on supporting families with breastfeeding.

Our expert panel of speakers:

Alison Spiro – Independent breastfeeding advisor Honorary Lecturer, Brunel University – Building parental self-efficacy in breastfeeding
Gail Barker – Health Visitor Professional Lead for Devon Public Health Nursing – Infant Feeding. A wider public health approach needed
Phil – A dad’s perspective of breastfeeding (interview with Gail Barker)

As with all our iHV Insights webinars, resources are available for iHV members to access as a free member benefit after the event.

So, if you are already a member head over to our iHV Insights page now and check out our latest iHV Insights Or join us today and gain access to future iHV Insights webinars, as well as the recordings of past sessions.

Go to iHV Insights

We hope this library of iHV Insights will provide a valuable “bite-sized” CPD resource for all members to use as part of your ongoing learning and revalidation.

iHV Insights* – Dates for your 2022 Diary

20 January 2022 15:30 – 16:30
17 February 2022 15:30 – 16:30
24 March 2022 15:30 – 16:30

* Our iHV Insights are regularly scheduled. Whilst we’d like to publish topics in advance, we will confirm those closer to the time to ensure that they are the topics that are current. When booking your member place via Eventbrite – don’t forget you’ll need your membership number as the access code.

iHV Insights – did you miss last week’s session?

Calling all iHV members – if you missed our iHV Insights webinar on “Raising awareness of the importance of fathers and partners” held last week (Thursday 19 August), then don’t worry as the resources from this iHV Insights, as well as the previous ones, are available to iHV members to access as a free member benefit afterwards.

Last Thursday, we were joined by our fabulous panel of speakers:

Maggie Fisher, Professional Development Officer, Institute of Health Visiting
Kieran Anders, Operations Manager, Dad Matters UK
Cara White and Karen Hughes, SCPHN Students, University of Greenwich

Click on the link below to catch up on iHV Insights Raising awareness of the importance of fathers and partners, as well as previous iHV Insights sessions:

Go to iHV Insights resources - don't forget to login to access

Next iHV Insights

Date for your diary – iHV Insights webinar: “Breastfeeding” – 28 October 2021.

Further details, including speakers and how to book, coming soon!

iHV Insights: yesterday’s resources and new bookings open

Did you miss yesterday’s iHV Insights webinar on “Bereavement, the NBCP & Health Visiting” that was held yesterday (25 February 2021)? As an iHV member you can catch up on the event by accessing the resources on our website.

Yesterday, we were joined by a fabulous panel of experts who were able to provide an update on the evidence and lots of helpful tips on supporting families experiencing bereavement and information on the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP).

Our expert panel of speakers:

Marc Harder, Project Lead, National Bereavement Care Pathway Sands
Clare Worgan, Training & Learning Resources Manager Sands
Jo Carroll, HV & National Lead, CONI Programme Lullaby Trust

The great news is that all the iHV Insights webinars are available for iHV members to access as a free member benefit after the event.

Click here to catch up on our highly popular member only iHV Insights sessions so far – remember to login to the website to access them!

Bookings open for next iHV Insights

Bookings are now open for our next iHV Insights: “Working with children with autism – resources to support your practice“, taking place on Thursday 18 March 15:30 to 16:30.

We will announce our panel of expert speakers soon.

Book your free member place today!

If you are not an iHV member, join us today to book your place at these highly popular events and gain access to these and many other resources, as well as many other member benefits.

Bookings open for February iHV Insights

Our highly popular iHV Insights webinar programme continues with our next event for iHV members taking place on Thursday 25 February 2021, 3:30 to 4:30pm.

This will cover the topic of: “Child bereavement, the NBCP & Health Visiting”.

This iHV Insights will focus on the health visiting skills and role to support baby loss and child bereavement in families. iHV is pleased to be one of the partners on the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) programme.

We are delighted to be joined by:

Marc Harder – Project Lead, Sands – Using the NBCP in HV practice
Clare Worgan – Training & Learning Resources Manager – Sands
Jo Carroll – HV & National Lead, CONI Programme – Lullaby Trust
Both Clare and Jo will share perspectives on the skills needed to support bereaved parents in practice

The webinar will also be recorded and will be available to iHV members on our website after the event, together with a FAQ sheet should we have a high number of questions.

Please join us.

How to book for iHV members

Go to our EventBrite booking page and please use your iHV membership number as your access code. If you have any problems or enquiries please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

Once you have submitted your details, you will be able to select your ticket and proceed to checkout – please note that this webinar is free to iHV members.

Go to EventBrite booking page

Not an iHV member?

If you are not an iHV member, join us today to book your place on iHV Insights to access these resources and many other member benefits.

Previous iHV Insights

The great news is that all the iHV Insights webinars are available for iHV members to access as a free member benefit after the event, as well as joining the live session. As a member you can access all of our previous iHV Insights webinars with their supported resources that includes topics on: managing childhood illnesses; domestic violence and abuse; health visiting during a pandemic; and improving support for children with parents who are dependent on alcohol.

Click here and login to catch up on our previous iHV Insights.

Bookings now open for January iHV Insights

Our 6th iHV Insights webinar for iHV members takes place on Thursday 28 January 2021 3:30 to 4:30pm.

In support of #DryJanuary, this iHV Insights will cover the topic of: “Improving support for children with parents who are dependent on alcohol”. The consequences of growing up in a household where a parent is dependent on alcohol can be long lasting if left unaddressed. This session will provide an overview of the current evidence, as well as practical tips on ways that health visitors can improve the early identification and support for these children and families.

We are pleased to announce that our expert panel of speakers includes:

Patrick Myers, Senior Ambassador, Reducing Parental Conflict Team, Department for Work & Pensions
Dr Jo Lacey PhD FiHV, Subject expert in reducing alcohol harm and the delivery of alcohol brief interventions
Annie Clarke, HIA Specialist Health Visitor- Substance Misuse, Division for Children’s Services, Diagnostics & Outpatients, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The webinar will also be recorded and will be available to iHV members on our website after the event, together with a FAQ sheet should we have a high number of questions.

Please join us.

How to book for iHV members

Once you have submitted your details, you will be able to select your ticket and proceed to checkout – please note that this webinar is free to iHV members.

Go to EventBrite booking page

If you are not an iHV member, join us today to book your place on iHV Insights to access these resources and many other member benefits.

Previous iHV Insights

The great news is that recordings of all the iHV Insights webinars are available for iHV members to access as a free member benefit after the event.

Click here to catch up on our 5 fabulous iHV Insights sessions so far.

Bookings now open for October iHV Insights

Our 5th iHV Insights webinar for iHV members takes place on Thursday 29 October 3:30 to 4:30pm.

This will cover the topic of: “Supporting smoke-free families”.

We are pleased to announce that our expert panel of speakers includes:

Martyn Willmore, Tobacco Control Senior Programme Manager, Health Improvement: Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco and Justice Division, Public Health England
Hilary Wareing, Director, Improving Performance in Practice (iPiP)

The webinar will also be recorded and will be available to iHV members on our website after the event, together with a FAQ sheet should we have a high number of questions.

Please join us.

How to book for iHV members

Go to our EventBrite booking page and please use your iHV membership number as your access code. If you have any problems or enquiries please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

Once you have submitted your details, you will be able to select your ticket and proceed to checkout – please note that this webinar is free to iHV members.

Go to EventBrite booking page

If you are not an iHV member, join us today to book your place on iHV Insights to access these resources and many other member benefits.

Previous iHV Insights

The great news is that recordings of all the iHV Insights webinars are available for iHV members to access as a free member benefit after the event.

Click here to catch up on our 4 fabulous iHV Insights sessions so far:

21 May 2020 – COVID-19 in children and managing minor childhood illnesses
18 June 2020 – Domestic Violence and Abuse: Keeping victims and children safe during a pandemic
16 July 2020 – Health visiting during a pandemic and beyond
20 August 2020 – Training as a health visitor during a pandemic