Today I introduced the NSPCC Dudley Council parenting guide to over 50 staff from our family safeguarding team. Feedback was brilliant ‘I could listen to her all day’ ‘Love your passion and obvious knowledge’ Do what you love ❤️ #PublicHealth #first1001days #families

#Measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems. Measles spreads easily but it is preventable. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with your #MMR jabs or catch up on any missed jabs.

Babies cry, even at Christmas, but you can cope. If you need help, just ask. You never know who may have that helpful piece of advice. Remember the three C's – Calm, Careful and Caring. Have a great Christmas and New Year! iconcope.org/xmas23 #ICONChristmas2023 Jane Scattergood QN HonMFPH RN

In amongst the festivities my The Mary Stevens Hospice candle is burning bright today for hubby Aid (8th Christmas without him) and for my Mum and Dad (5th & 3rd) #saytheirnames #griefawareness #neverforgotton

Encouraging your child’s natural curiosity is one of the many ways to boost their brain development. Discover more everyday things you can do at Start for Life. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice. #LittleMomentsTogether nhs.uk/start-for-life…

I’ve just signed the open letter in memory of Adrian Doyle. Next week should have been our silver wedding anniversary. We got 17 years married til GBM4 parted us #ItsANoBrainer #braintumourawarenessmonth

Milestone occasions always hit the hardest in grief. The waves seem bigger on days like this. 25 roses for 25 years married. Death parted us after 17 years of married life but I will always celebrate our anniversary no matter where I am in my life journey ❤️

Anyone able to tell me what happening with nhs.net today? Local authority emails being blocked 🚫 ‘security or policy settings at nhs.net have rejected your message’ 🤷‍♀️

That’s my daughter back from her last ever school residential. James Hodgson huge thanks @_HCHS amazing staff for a brilliant trip. She had a fantastic time & wishes she was still there. School residential trips bring so much enrichment to young people 🤩

‘If you’re in raw grief… hold on, you don’t have to look to the future right now, I know that it doesn’t exist for you right now. If you’re in the darkness, those of us further along will hold your hand through it. namelesspain.com/2021/07/23/gri…

Today I ordered some decking from WICKES & got quite emotional donating in Adrian Doyle memory. A great way to raise much needed funding. I didn’t hesitate with my donation 😇

Today we introduced Doris to the social care workforce with messages to reduce head trauma in babies and other messages re nurture, attachment, infant feeding, safer sleep, overdressing, Parent and Infant Emotional Wellbeing #ICON #publichealth #Dadpad #first1001days

Wow just wow! 🤩 so inspiring celebrating 25 years of Phase Trust #youwillbefound

Today is the day I am torn in 2. The day I celebrate the birth of our daughter 18 years ago but mourn the death of her Dad 8 years ago. I paid a visit to The Mary Stevens Hospice and lit a candle for him leaving some flowers in his memory too as I always do. Always in my heart ❤️

I have just written to my MP re hospices under threat. I dont know what I would have done without the support from The Mary Stevens Hospice in the final months of Adrian Doyle life. The support was priceless for me and our children (9 & 15 then). It’s time for change in end of life funding.

School's out and the sun has got his hat on, just in time! 🌞 Remember the Water Safety Code when spending time around water... 💭 Stop & think 🤝 Stay together In an emergency: 📱 Call 999 ⭐ Float Drowning is preventable. Please RT as a reminder to #EnjoyWaterSafely

Terribly sad news in the borough today 😞

It's been an incredibly difficult week in our region with two youngsters losing their lives after incidents in open water. With the warmer weather, please stop and think before entering the water and be aware of the dangers of quarries, lakes and rivers. 💚🚑

Thanks Old Hill CC Halesowen Cricket Club for Adrian Doyle memorial game organised by joe doyle for a great cause The Mary Stevens Hospice Great comedy value too 🤣

Good luck to all school and college leavers who are picking up exam results this month. In support, we've got a special careers day coming up on Wednesday Aug 28, at Merry Hill in the lower mall outside Marks & Spencer (from 10am to 8pm). Full details at councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/careers-e…