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Reducing the Dementia Risk - Pauline Watts
For the person diagnosed with dementia, the word dementia is not a word it is a life sentence. The word itself strikes fear, helplessness, and hopelessness. Dementia not only takes away precious memories and functioning, but it eats at the …
Making Every Contact Count for Winter - Angie Bone
Part of my role at PHE is to coordinate the Cold weather plan for England on behalf of the health and care system. The plan offers a framework to reduce the risks from cold weather, for those working in the …
Abuse and violence: health visitors and school nurses ready to respond - by Wendy Nicholson
Domestic violence is a sensitive issue – people find it hard to discuss domestic violence and the impact it can have both for the individual and the family. Evidence tells us families may live with domestic abuse for a significant …
Takeover Day 2015: Engagement – our journey….. by Wendy Nicholson
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Last week we saw the launch of ‘Takeover day 2015’ – the Children’s Commissioner for England’s fun, hugely successful and exciting children and young people’s national engagement project. The project encourages organisations across England to open their doors to children …
Supporting Military Families - Wendy Nicholson
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Last week, thousands paid tribute to the armed forces. Remembrance Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future contribution our service personnel make. As a nation we have a moral obligation to members of the armed …
Improving School Readiness in England - Marilena Korkodilos
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Marilena Korkodilos, Deputy Director Specialist Public Health Services, PHE London Region and Centre, has produced this excellent 'video' presentation on improving school readiness in England.
Developing the public mental health skills of nurses - Jude Stansfield
An important part of our Public Mental Health programme is to ensure the workforce has the knowledge and skills to promote mental health, prevent mental illness and suicide and to improve the health and wellbeing of people with mental illness. …
Central Manchester Foundation Trust Infant Feeding Team - Andrea Johns
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Last Monday I spent an interesting and informative day with the Central Manchester Foundation Trust (CMFT) Community Infant Feeding Team. I spoke to Justine Baines- Infant Feeding Lead and Zoe Ralph HV and Lactation Consultant about this innovative service provided by Central …
"0219 With you all the way"- an insight into Wirral Community Trust 0 to 19 service - Andrea Johns and Angela Price
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I was delighted to visit the 0-19 team at Wirral Community Trust on Tuesday this week. At the point where commissioning of the HV service transferred to Local Government, I wanted to find out how WCT were implementing the integrated …
A Thank You - #BestStart0to19 and 0-5 transfer - Viv Bennett
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Thank you to everyone who has spent time following and contributing to our week of action, #BestStart0to19, on getting it right for all our children. I hope there has been something for everyone and you have reinforced your understanding, extended …
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