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Why should we discuss weight with children and families? - Wendy Nicholson and Charlene Mulhern

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With nearly a third of children aged 10-11 either overweight or obese, it is clear that obesity and its associated health risks should be raised with families in a sensitive, open and empathetic manner. Talking about weight can be tricky …

Does a health visiting service make a difference? The people who use the service tell us what they think....

Health visitors teams have a crucial role in improving the health and wellbeing of children and families. Services throughout the country have been transformed over the last 4 years to improve access, outcomes and experience, which will reduce health inequalities. …

A new project: health visitors supporting A & E in times of need by Julia Neall

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The December 2013 Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) report on A&E highlighted that the highest percentages of visits to A&E are for the very young and elderly. A large percentage of these visits are for children aged 0-5 years …

A multi-agency approach to speech and language therapy – Health visitors and children’s centres working together by Diane Leith

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The six high impact areas articulate the contribution of health visitors to the 0-5 agenda and describe areas where health visitors have a significant impact on health and wellbeing and improving outcomes for children, families and communities. One of these …

Ages and stages questionnaire – making it even more family friendly by Claire Walker

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The six high impact areas articulate the contribution of health visitors to the 0-5 agenda and describe areas where health visitors have a significant impact on health and wellbeing and improving outcomes for children, families and communities. One of these …

Using local data to improve outcomes – Happy Tots in Cheshire by Penny Swift and Rachel Frampton

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Penny Swift and Rachel Frampton, Health Visitors, with support from the Health Visiting team in Winsford, Cheshire have initiated a new group called ‘Happy Tots’, which was launched on 2nd February, 2015 at the Library in Winsford Town Centre and …

Managing minor illness and reducing accidents and reducing hospital attendance/admissions by Wendy Nicholson and Pauline Watts

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Every year, one million children under the age of 18 are taken to accident and emergency (A&E) units after being involved in accidents in the home. Many more are treated at home or by their GP. Many of the accidents …