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News 15 January

Fears over food insecurity trigger calls to boost nutrition scheme

Just three per cent of health visitors say they are able to provide “an excellent service”. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 December 2021

Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

Baby and toddler groups prevent parents from feeling isolated, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2021

Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

The funding does not go far enough for babies and children, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

The Institute of Health Visiting is calling for a national workforce plan for the sector. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting

Analysis 26 October 2021

Call for child health advocate

Family hubs will expand on the services and support offered by children’s centres. Picture: Rawpixel.comAdobe Stock

Analysis 26 October 2021

Family hubs: five key questions

Families and children need support from birth, charity leaders have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 October 2021

Spending Review: Coalition urges investment in support for children from birth

Increased funding for health visitors should be a top priority for government, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 October 2021

Health visitor funding and better childcare needed to support new parents, say MPs

Phase one of the research found that digital communication can be used to complement face-to-face services for children and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 November 2020

Early child development review: emerging issues and solutions

Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2020

Health visitors 'lack PPE to keep families safe'

Senior social worker Helen Gormley: “I’ve walked in the shoes of the people I’m supporting." Picture: BASW

Features 28 January 2020

Why we changed careers to work with children

Children in the UK have some of the worst outcomes in Europe, according to the Institute of Health Visiting. Picture: IHV

News 14 November 2019

Election 2019: Health visitors welcome Labour pledge to boost workforce

Analysis 29 July 2019

Making the case for health visiting

News 21 June 2019

Health visitor body warns of widespread service cuts

News 13 February 2019

Initiative aims to tackle stress in early years workforce

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