Wishing you all a St Patrick’s Day full of sunshine, smiles and oooodles of good health 🍀 ☘️

Great to see our lovely Halton 0-19 new starters. Welcome everyone ☺️☺️

Fabulous to see Halton Children’s services leading discussions re vision and innovation to ensure the best care is delivered for our future population. #adultsoftomorrow #futuredecisionmakers #quality #vision #innovation #bethebestyouwanttosee

Dropped into the Kingsway Family Hub in Widnes for our Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS specialist children’s services visioning event this morning - clinicians, partners and parents. Such determination to deliver the very best care, together with our partners in Halton.

We hope Year 5 enjoyed our session learning about the recovery position ☺️

What a fabulous opportunity for Alison and Michelle to share our Halton 0-19 Patient Story that reflected positive outcomes and strong partnerships that effected change #schoolnursing #halton #bethechangeyouwanttosee Halton Council Karen Worthington 💛

During #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we were joined at our board meeting by Kathryn and Sarah from our workforce team and Siobhan and Kate two of our 100+ amazing apprentices Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS - such inspiring stories describing the route into their NHS careers. 🙏

Are you a parent in Runcorn, Widnes or surrounding areas? Our Family Hubs are for you and we want to make sure they offer the right services & are easy to use. We want to hear all views even if you haven't visited us yet. Please take a 2 min survey here ow.ly/Th0P50Qt5nA

‼️‼️Time to launch the podcasts‼️‼️WeSchoolNurses 💙

We're delighted to release a film highlighting the vital role of health visitors in supporting families and shaping lives. This responds to our new research showing a lack of public awareness of their role and the depth of the support they provide.

Partnership and innovation at its best ! Our fabulous child and family practitioners in Halton borough leading the way ❤️Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Bridgewater NHS Halton 0-19 Michelle martin Halton Council

Hot water bottles have their place when it’s so cold however they shouldn’t be used with small babies!! Check this out Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Bridgewater NHS Halton 0-19 WarringtonEarlyYears

#Puberty is a completely normal stage of growing up.

🧒 It usually takes place between the ages of 8 and 16 years old, but every child will develop at a different stage.

➡️ Learn more about the signs children experience during puberty: bit.ly/signsofpuberty

#healthforkids

In preparation for Ted’s party, Reception have been learning about the importance of brushing our teeth after we have enjoyed sugary treats! 🪥🎂 #StGerardsEYFS #StGerardsPSHE Bridgewater NHS Halton 0-19

As Anti-Bullying Week comes to an end, this is a reminder that anti-bullying isn’t just for Anti-Bullying Week.

We won’t stay silent when bullying takes place.

#AntiBullyingWeek #MakeANoise

Health & social care professionals, Students & trainees book your place now, this training will be taking place in Widnes in Feb 24 - places are limited! Halton Council Mersey Care NHS FT 🏳️‍🌈 Bridgewater NHS Halton 0-19 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS

Did you know, there are currently 5 mandated contacts for children up to 5years

An opportunity for HVs to identify issues early, submit an early notification if developmental concerns are identified & to promote readiness for school before transferring care to our SNs. #together

Did you know all Halton CYP whether they attend school or not are entitled to access our service

If your CYP is educated at home, we can see you or them anywhere, like one of the Family Hubs

In Reception we’ll assess their vision & hearing and share school age immunisation info