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About the iHV

A UK Centre of Excellence supporting the development of universally high-quality health visiting practice.

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iHV for professionals

Supporting excellence and consistency in health visiting practice.

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iHV for families

Providing a professional public health service based on evidence of what works for individuals, families, groups and communities to reduce health inequalities

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IHV Statement

It has come to our notice that there is some confusion about the relationship between the iHV and commercial journals

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Join us

During our first year of operation all joiners will be given the distinction of being classed as Foundation Associates or Foundation Friends in recognition of their contribution to the early success of the iHV. The iHV welcomes associate members now.

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Backed by the PM

Prime Minister Rt. Hon. David Cameron endorses the Institute of Health Visiting. David Cameron said that health visitors, who help new mothers and fathers adapt to life as parents, are

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RSPH Endorsement

The iHV is a most welcome and much needed initiative. The considerable expansion in the health visiting workforce provides a real opportunity to capitalise on their expertise. Professor Richard Parish, CEO, Royal Society for Public Health

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Our mission

To be a Centre of Excellence,

  • supporting the development of universally high quality health visiting practice,
  • so that health visitors can effectively respond to the health needs of all children, families and communities
  • enabling them to achieve their optimum level of health, thereby reducing health inequalities.

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