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School nurses key role in addressing LGBT issues - Dr Justin Varney

School nurses have a unique position of trust with young people and can be one of the professionals that young people turn to when they are working through their sexual orientation or gender identity and finding their identity. Stonewall’s School …

Early adolescence - an incredible journey? Wendy Nicholson

Childhood can be an incredible journey when children and young people are exposed to many new situations and challenges.  For some this journey will be relatively unproblematic while for others the journey will be complex.  Children and young people are …

Leadership – impact, outcomes and child focussed - Wendy Nicholson

School nurses are passionate about the health and wellbeing of children and young people, always striving to ensure services meet local needs and finding creative or innovative ways to improve delivery. The 4-5-6 model provided an opportunity to focus on …

Healthy Lifestyles and Childhood Obesity - Penny Greenwood

Childhood obesity is a key public health priority and a significant contemporary health concern; it is one of the leading preventable causes of death and associated long term health risks. Today, nearly a third of children aged two to 15 …