Features
Time for a screen break?
Concerns have been raised that digital devices are now a fundamental part of so many children’s lives, but are there mixed messages around the impact on young people? And how can you help parents navigate the advice? Journalist Georgina Fuller reports.
Readership survey 2019: what did you say?
At the start of the year, we launched a readership survey to garner your thoughts on the journal – the content, the design, and the direction. Discover some of the main results…
Exploring Glasgow parents’ views of the Equal Protection from Assault Bill
Christopher Sweeney, health visitor, and public health lecturer William Spence used mixed methods research to explore the views of Glasgow parents on the proposed Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill in order to inform the work of health visitors and other professionals working with families.
News
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Keeping children safe
Child Safety Week 2019 aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with child accidents and how they can be prevented.
Vulnerability, Professional, Safeguarding
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May news in numbers
A breakdown of community health news this month, in numbers. Download the PDF, here.
Health and wellbeing, Growth and development -
MacQueen 20th anniversary awards
It is an amazing 20 years since the CPHVA Education and Development Trust was established following a bequest by Dr Ian MacQueen.
UnionCareers, Employment, Jobs
Resources
Pay deal year two: the breakdown
Colenzo Jarrett-Thorpe, Unite national officer for health, looks at NHS England terms and conditions, and safe staffing levels across the UK.
Parents identification and help-seeking behaviours around Child Mental Health difficulties
Author: Sam Game, M.Sc. CAMH, B.Sc. (Hons) RGN, B.Sc. (Hons) SCPHN
Opinion
May feedback: everyday heroes
Why giving children an insight into your career can prove so invaluable, and the reasons entering awards can be beyond beneficial...
Big question: what are your concerns about the workforce in your profession?
This month we ask: What are your concerns about the workforce in your profession?
April feedback: opportunity knocks
This month is full of chances to be recognised for your work and get ahead. Here’s a round-up...
Community Practitioner
In Depth
A closed eye on dementia
Helen Rostill describes how artificial intelligence can monitor people with dementia in the home to reduce hospital admissions and support struggling carers.
Promoted Content
Time for a screen break?
Concerns have been raised that digital devices are now a fundamental part of so many children’s lives, but are there mixed messages around the impact on young people? And how can you help parents navigate the advice? Journalist Georgina Fuller reports.
On the edge
The suicide rate in the UK may be going down, but three times more men than women took their own life last year. Journalist Sarah Campbell asks what’s going on and how you can make a difference.