Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)

Neurodiversity, challenges and positive experiences webinar

26 Feb 2026 Free webinar

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A hybrid workshop at Warwick inviting external partners (IHPE, SENDCOs/ Mental health leads from Midland schools) and neurodivergent young people and their parents

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There are always new challenges in the field of accident prevention, and robust data are crucial for guiding action.

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Freelance Research Editorial Advisor | 27 February, 2026 | Jobs and careers with BMJ Group Jobs and careers with BMJ Group -

The BMJ is seeking UK and international clinical editorial advisors to join our weekly manuscript meeting for research papers.

You will attend 4-6 virtual meetings a year.

If you are interested, please apply by 27 February 2026
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A pleasant surprise of a hard copy arriving from the publishers. Was great to write with the amazing Michelle Constable link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.

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A seminal report by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents describes the scale of the health challenges and provides evidence based interventions that, if funded, would have a real effect on men’s health.

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Men’s health: potential for accident prevention England’s new strategy for men’s health is aimed at tackling important public health areas including alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, and suicide.12 Key places where boys and men can be supported an...

Men’s health: potential for accident prevention

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Addressing the anti-vaccination threat to public health

Anti-vaccine sentiment is rising, boosted by social media, activism & mis-info. Conventional approaches to address convenience, complacency & confidence factors aren't enough. What else can & should we be doing?

Read our editorial here www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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It outlines the trailblazing work in North Tyneside to raise awareness and support practitioner skills development using the iHV Motor Development Ambassador training and toolkit of resources.

Following high profile media coverage on the importance of spotting early signs of atypical development for serious motor conditions (like spinal muscular atrophy and cerebral palsy), read this Voices blog by Kathryn Danagher, HV Team Lead at North Tyneside Council
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The Healthy Child Programme (HCP) is the national framework for improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 0 to 19 (age 25 for care leavers or those living with special educational needs and disabilities) in England.

iHV welcomes the new Healthy Child Programme: a policy blueprint for improving child and family health published today by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Working together: stronger in the face of challenge | Blogs | Royal College of Nursing RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the strength of global nursing, our latest indefinite leave to remain report and looks forward to Congress.

In her latest blog, our General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on our latest indefinite leave to remain report, the nursing profession working together and finding strength in the face of challenges, and looks ahead to this year’s Congress, which takes place in May. ⬇️

Nearly 40% of cancer cases are preventable.

The National Cancer Plan is welcome, but we must ensure long-term measures that we know will help prevent cancers resulting from consumption of products like tobacco, alcohol & unhealthy food, are introduced at pace.

#WorldCancerDay

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Looking forward to hosting a session at the forthcoming LGA & ADPH Annual Public Health Conference on Wednesday 25th February - which will focus on fast food outlets in the context of planning policy.

More info & tickets here ➡️
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Community interventions to prevent violence against women must follow best practice Violence against women is preventable, but there is much to learn about how to do this. The evidence base largely comprises evaluations of interventions, which have multiplied in the last two decades....

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📣 Calling all iHV members! Hot off the press!
Have you received your January issue of iHV Times sent out this morning?
It's full of #HealthVisiting professional news and the latest updates from iHV. Don't miss it!
If not, please contact us at admin@ihv.org.uk

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There are 11 million people aged 65 or over in England. In ten years, this will grow to more than 13 million.

We have an ageing population, but there is no overall strategy to prepare for the complex social and policy challenges that this will generate.

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Which ideological approach is best to govern a health system?

"A successful health system is, it seems, most probably a triumph of evidence informed political wisdom over politically driven ideology."

@kamranabbasi.bsky.social in Editor's Choice
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IHPE Position Statement: Mental Health at Work - will be published next week. Lead Author: Professor Holly Blake (University of Nottingham)

NEW 🔔
 
An umbrella review of barriers, facilitators, and interventions for children and youth with disabilities
 
OPEN ACCESS 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf237

"As a society, we've got to think about how we make things more equal for people." Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social.

Tune in next Tues for a new ep of PH Spotlight, made with Panoramic Associates.

🎧 👀 Catch up on previous episodes ➡️ bit.ly/PHSpotlight

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A few of our FPH events ahead.

📅 [04/02/26] - Poverty, housing, and healthy places

📅 [09/02/26] - Experiences of women living with neurodiversity in Staffordshire

📅 [10/02/26] - Poverty and Health: The Role of Primary Care

Register and see more www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...

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The US government’s assertive use of import tariffs means the health implications of trade policy can no longer be sidelined.

Trade policy needs greater attention from health researchers and public health experts, say @drmcnamara.bsky.social and Benjamin Hawkins
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