Institute of Health Visiting

Institute of Health Visiting A UK centre of excellence, supporting the development of universally high-quality health visiting

The Institute of Health Visiting aims to meet the needs of current and future health visitors.

Join us at our next iHV Member Practice Education Networking Event on Wednesday 9 September, 9:30-11:30am: 'Supporting S...
21/08/2026

Join us at our next iHV Member Practice Education Networking Event on Wednesday 9 September, 9:30-11:30am: 'Supporting Student Health Visitors in Role Transition'

This session will consider how the transition to SCPHN from previous professional roles can be supported. Specifically, role change in becoming a health visitor and the part played by practice supervisors and assessors. As part of the group discussion, we will explore the new Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) call for evidence on using the professional title ‘nurse’ and the need to protect other titles including that of ‘health visitor’. Giving attention to issues of public protection as well as professional identity when changing roles.

Book your place here: https://ihv.org.uk/events/ihv-practice-education-networking/

We are delighted to share this Voices blog with the latest trusted advice from First Steps Nutrition Trust (FSNT) – high...
21/08/2026

We are delighted to share this Voices blog with the latest trusted advice from First Steps Nutrition Trust (FSNT) – highlighting their newly published ‘Frequently asked questions’ (FAQ) about switching infant formula and the safest way to do it, plus their New: ‘Bite-Sized’ Healthy Start & Best Start Foods Resources.
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First Steps Nutrition

Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-fre...
20/08/2026

Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according to new research.

The team tested ‘BabyBreathe’ – a programme designed to help women who quit smoking before or during pregnancy stay smoke-free after giving birth.

The scheme provides one-to-one support from trained health visitors with digital tools, text message support, a dedicated website and app, and a relapse-prevention kit sent to families after birth.

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University of East Anglia (UEA)


We are delighted to launch bookings for our annual iHV Leadership Conference ‘Voices that Matter: Leading Impact in Heal...
19/08/2026

We are delighted to launch bookings for our annual iHV Leadership Conference ‘Voices that Matter: Leading Impact in Health Visiting‘ which will be held on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at The King’s Fund, London – with options to join us in-person or online, to give you flexibility.
Extra discounts and concessions are available for iHV members, iHV Fellows, early booking and group bookings.
Our Early Bird offer ends on 2 October 2026.
Find out more and book your place ⬇️
https://buff.ly/NFfA26b

📣 Our next iHV Insights webinar is this week, Thurs 20 August, 15:30-16:30!In this Insights event we will consider the i...
17/08/2026

📣 Our next iHV Insights webinar is this week, Thurs 20 August, 15:30-16:30!

In this Insights event we will consider the important role health visiting has in the promotion of speech, language and communication. We will share insights from two NIHR studies that the iHV is currently supporting, with a focus on promotion of evidence-based practice.

Don't miss out, find out more and book here: https://buff.ly/QiiAdIA

Open to all iHV members.

iHV is delighted to launch its Learning and Development Training Programme for September 2026 – September 2027, offering...
13/08/2026

iHV is delighted to launch its Learning and Development Training Programme for September 2026 – September 2027, offering a full year of CPD‑accredited, evidence‑based learning, designed to strengthen practice across the health visiting and multi-agency workforce.

This annual schedule gives busy practitioners, service leads, and commissioners the clarity they need to plan ahead, meet statutory obligations, and ensure their teams remain current, confident, and equipped to provide safe high-quality, evidence-based, effective care that improves outcomes for babies, children and families.

Our programmes provide a clear pathway to demonstrate up‑to‑date knowledge, support NMC revalidation, and strengthen role satisfaction and emotional wellbeing through meaningful CPD.

Find out more ⬇️
https://ihv.org.uk/news-and-views/news/your-year-of-cpd-starts-here-ihv-releases-accredited-training-calendar-for-2026-27/




Join for an exciting webinar on Thursday 10 September 15:30-16:30.Open to both iHV members AND non-members. Generation N...
12/08/2026

Join for an exciting webinar on Thursday 10 September 15:30-16:30.

Open to both iHV members AND non-members.

Generation New Era is a groundbreaking scientific study of around 30,000 babies born in 2026, and their families. It’s the first UK-wide study of its kind in 25 years. By providing vital new insights into children’s health and development, Generation New Era will help researchers, governments and service providers to improve the lives of children and families in the UK.

Parents will start to receive their invites to join the study in September when their baby/babies are around 9-10 months old. We’re especially keen to make sure heath visitors feel informed about the study as you’ll be seeing parents around this time – so you can answer potential questions from those who may be asked to take part.

Book your free place here: https://buff.ly/CC6fpII

In light of recent debate in the United States, the Institute of Health Visiting reaffirms its longstanding support for ...
11/08/2026

In light of recent debate in the United States, the Institute of Health Visiting reaffirms its longstanding support for childhood immunisations and for the UK vaccination schedule, which is based on robust scientific evidence and includes the combined MMR vaccine as the safest and most effective way to protect children against measles, mumps and rubella.

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📢 Call for abstracts now open! 📢 Share Your Innovation at the iHV Evidence-based Practice Conference 2027 "The Future is...
10/08/2026

📢 Call for abstracts now open! 📢

Share Your Innovation at the iHV Evidence-based Practice Conference 2027 "The Future is Now: Shaping Better Outcomes Together” which will be held at King’s House Conference Centre, Manchester on 30 June 2027.

Submit your abstract and join us to celebrate and spread excellence in practice:
- Help share your learning with others facing similar challenges
- Maximise the impact of your work on a bigger scale

Presenting at the iHV Evidence-based Practice Conference is a unique opportunity to share your expertise, inspire others and contribute to the future of health visiting and family public health practice.

Find out more⬇️
https://ihv.org.uk/news-and-views/news/share-your-innovation-at-the-ihv-evidence-based-practice-conference-2027/

In support of World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), we are delighted to share this Voices blog from the Department of H...
05/08/2026

In support of World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), we are delighted to share this Voices blog from the Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC.

And this year’s global theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” feels especially fitting for health visiting.
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https://buff.ly/ZZNXrCq





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