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Happy to have worked with @ImpUrbanHealth and others in the breastfeeding sector to develop this shared vision for breastfeeding and infant feeding in the UK tinyurl.com/39e6bvbm tinyurl.com/4axk3jrs

They linked the low MMR vaccination uptake to vaccine hesitancy and parents’ difficulty in accessing reliable information and getting appointments for their child to be immunised, in addition to poverty.

The World Health Organization has announced that the UK has lost its measles elimination status. Doctors, public health experts and local councils said the WHO’s decision reflected the country’s reducing uptake of the MMR vaccination. buff.ly/EL8R2Ez

Last week, we released our 2025 Annual Report - a snapshot of all the amazing work that has been achieved by the iHV over the past year. Together, we are building a stronger foundation for #PublicHealth & #HealthVisiting in the earliest years. Full report: buff.ly/NAL3jJL

We have a limited number of spaces available on our Fathers’ Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Champions Training Programme on 11 February. See here for more information and to book: buff.ly/akgLcOw #PIMH @dadmattersuk @HomeStart_WW

Government must recruit 1,000 new health visitors, say MPs At least 1,000 more health visitors must be recruited and mandated visits should be increased from five to six as capacity grows, #NHS #nursing #healthvisitors #healthcare nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/go…

iHV #PIMH Champions are place-based leaders who seek opportunities to build advocacy for, & deepen understanding of, perinatal & infant mental health. Our next virtual 2-day PIMH Champions training takes place on 3 & 4 Feb, find out more here: buff.ly/O3Uq53k

Bookings are now open for our #iHVEBP2026 Conference: “From Evidence to Action: Getting it right from the start”, on 6 May. Hear from 80+ inspiring speakers and presenters, network & more. See the full programme and book your place here: buff.ly/rE4Qsqa #HealthVisiting

Sarah is a Specialist Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Health Visitor based in London, with professional experience across maternal mental health, sexual and reproductive health, safeguarding, and work with vulnerable families.

We are delighted to share this Voices blog by Sarah Kargbo - Targeted but Tired: How Specialist Perinatal Health Visitors Are Carrying a System Without Capacity. buff.ly/4gkdd7c #HealthVisiting

Health visitor numbers ‘falling off a cliff’ - inquiry reveals impact of deepening workforce cuts - CYP Now #Echobox=1769102401" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cypnow.co.uk/content/analys…

It asserts that improving access to health visitors and Family Hubs, whilst boosting vaccine uptake, would help improve the lives of infants in England.

Today, the Health and Social Care Committee published its long-awaited report on its Inquiry into the First 1000 Days. It highlights the UK has some of the worst health outcomes for young children in Europe. buff.ly/1vLmoa9

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join iHV as PIMH Lead. The successful candidate will lead the iHV’s mental health portfolio which includes the highly regarded PIMH Champions training programmes, Forums and networking events. Closing date 4 Feb buff.ly/NOhCceC #Jobs

And for them to become place-based leaders in raising awareness of Safeguarding Supervision relevance with peers/colleagues as well as within their organisations.

This education, learning and development programme will enable participants to become Safeguarding Supervision Champions to promote the purpose of authentic safeguarding supervision. buff.ly/9DA0Sue

Together, we are building a stronger foundation for public health and health visiting in the earliest years – focused on our collective vision to improve health and end inequalities for babies, children and families.

These achievements are only possible thanks to the dedication and expertise of #HealthVisitors and their teams, as well as the unwavering support of our partners, stakeholders, trustees and the highly-skilled iHV team.

We are delighted release our latest Annual Report – a snapshot of all the amazing work that has been achieved by the iHV over the past year - new training programmes, research developments & national advocacy to raise the profile of #HealthVisiting. buff.ly/9AbdBtt