Happy to have supported the IHV West Midlands Perinatal Mental Heath Champion forum today. Strengthening our knowledge in PMH to improve services across BFS and the wider regions

My nomination won !! Congratulations Wendy Taman you deserve it. A wonderful evening hearing about all the good work being provided across the organisation #BCHCVIP

#NECXMAS2019

Thank you to the amazing staff in the Children & Families Division who are being redeployed to work across the Trust. So proud of all of you and the support you are giving to areas of greatest need 😊Claire Paintain Neal McCathie @bhamcommunity

J. Carlos Caro Gabriella Conti Karen Afford iHV WeHealthVisitors 💙 Women havent stopped having babies. Parents havent stopped needing advice and emotional support. Babies havent stopped crying. Children havent stopped needing developmental screening. Families face stress and hardship. Families face depression, domestic abuse, financial hardship

This infographic gives a practical guide on getting the most appropriate medical help especially during the Covid19 crisis. We also recommend using the BabyCheck app for infants as an assessment tool to help you identify how poorly your baby might be. Download from the App Store.

We know that lockdown with a baby can be tricky, However it’s important to check if their chest or back of neck feels clammy as this is a sign they are getting too hot. If your baby’s skin is hot or sweaty, remove one or more layers of clothing or bedding.

Brilliant interview on 5 live Penny well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 x

The Institute of Health Visiting Parent Tips covers the importance and the details of the 6-8 week check during COVID-19 iHV bit.ly/2WuoJzZ

Perinatal MH problems are rarely one-off events, so often women have experienced MH problems before & will do again. Women who have had MH problems in the past are particularly vulnerable now. #supportingmumsduringdifficulttimes

Just participated in the’ ask the Midwife’ Zoom session. Offering health visiting advice to 24 mums and expectant mums across Birmingham and Solihull l. What a great way to communicate with our families 😀

A big welcome back to our 40 health visiting students who are re-commencing the SCPHN course today at Wolverhampton and BCU. Looking forward to having you back in practice over the next few weeks and coming months.

Today I was in awe at the retirement of 2 of my new health visitor colleagues, so many years of their commitment to children & families. Good luck Elaine & Sandra in your new adventures... The service will really miss you!! Claire Paintain Neal McCathie Marcia Perry z

Are you a registered nurse/midwife looking a new challenge? Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust are recruiting student Health Visitors. An excellent opportunity to develop your skills & effect change that reduces health inequalities for children & families.

Cochrane Cochrane ChildHealth @NIHRevidence

Exciting opportunity to work in Birmingham.

Been stuck on the M42 for an hour junction 6-7 due to HS2 road management works , no traffic announcements, no information just ridiculous 😡 looks like the southbound is shut now …..avoid !!!