Ethna Dillon

Lullaby Trust, Board Trustee. Retired as Head of Service for Vulnerable Baby Service and Health Visiting, Lead for Early Help and Prevention

[Ethna Dillon @dillon_ethna]

THINK! - Is your baby safe?
At every sleep time.
Watch this Manchester animation to remind yourselves how to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (cot death)
YouTube weblink https://t.co/w8aWBfXQxi

[The Lullaby Trust @LullabyTrust]

Pram mattresses need to be firm, flat and waterproof, just like cot mattresses. Even if your baby has moved past the carrycot stage and now sits up in a buggy, it’s important that there is still a lie-flat setting. Why? Sleeping in a sitting/sloped position can restrict breathing

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

Scotland’s health visitor investment is improving child health & easing pressure on services | The BMJ
Thanks to the health visitors who supported this piece & to ⁦@bmj_latest⁩ for coverage of the growing differences in health visiting across the UK https://t.co/e1Tx7L9Ykx

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

Child health: a multisectoral and multidimensional betrayal | The BMJ https://t.co/UYqdv8Eu83

[Dr Nikki Speed @NikkiJSpeed]

This is it! ⭐️ Tomorrow- we’re on BBC Panorama & BBC News!! So many amazing families , professionals and @SUDCUK1 have worked hard and dreamt of this moment.

Please watch and share far and wide, thank you! Thinking of all the families and precious children 💙💙💙

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

Health visitors see the human face of stark poverty statistics from @jrf_uk
93% of health visitors reported an ⬆️in families affected by poverty in last 12 months in our survey, impacting child health, development & safety, putting pressure on services👇

https://t.co/6Kav7mo8NK

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

Congratulations @scotgov ⭐️
Your public health policy & universal HV pathway has really paid off. ⬆️breastfeeding rates ⬆️early identification of babies & children with extra needs/ SEND, supporting early intervention; ⬇️A&E attendance in children 0-4 years ⬆️parent satisfaction

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

Child Health Action Plan: a multifaceted positive health approach is needed.
“The unique & important roles of health visitors… work with families promoting health, preventing ill health, & for some issues taking pressure off primary care & A&E departments https://t.co/Ec7xA2MapD

[The Lullaby Trust @LullabyTrust]

When buying second-hand it’s important to do your research. Check the manufacturer’s instructions, the relevant British safety standards, the list of product recalls on G O V . U K , and that the product is in good condition with no broken or missing parts https://t.co/zwviQUu8sJ

[The Lullaby Trust @LullabyTrust]

Brand new role available! The Public Health Engagement Manager will support professionals to promote safer sleep with the families they work alongside, develop information resources, and design and deliver training. They will also have one direct report. https://t.co/cUg636EqiB

[✨Sonia Sparkles✨🖤 @Sonia_Sparkles]

As a fellow NHS Middle Manager who CRIED most days for the first 3 months, let me share why you should rethink your view on Managers in #NHS & stop bashing them

Also you can tell me who will do the following instead of them…and no you can’t just “not do” the following…🧵

[National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) @NCMD_England]

Brilliant to see NCMD colleagues Professors Peter Fleming and Pete Blair discussing SIDS with Anne Diamond, in this video which celebrates the occasion of her receiving an OBE for her campaigning work. Congratulations Anne! https://t.co/ehpgzJerLl

[Jenny Ward @Jenny_M_Ward]

First incredibly interesting workshop with @AnnaSPease #ACDRP

[The Lullaby Trust @LullabyTrust]

It’s not right that some babies in temporary accommodation don’t have access to a safer sleep space. Our goal for the #BigGive is to fund 400 Bedtime Bundles with: a travel cot, baby sleep bag, room thermometer & safer sleep advice leaflets. The Big Give starts on #GivingTuesday

[The Lullaby Trust @LullabyTrust]

Our ambassador @amateuradam has been performing his latest show, Undoctored, in London and raised £7,000 for The Lullaby Trust. Thank you, Adam!
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P.S. If you missed the show, there’s still one more chance to catch it in 2023 – at the Lowry, Salford on 8th November.

[Anulika @Anulika37559496]

It is a great honour and a privilege to be in this hall with people who are giving what it takes to drive the future healthcare that works for all. I really thank the @iHealthVisiting @NIHRresearch @mcrlco @MFTnhs for the platform to pursue my passion to drive innovation

[National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) @NCMD_England]

Really important advice from @LullabyTrust as we enter a season of family visits and indoor gatherings - see their detailed advice on infection in babies here, and stay safe! https://t.co/QHRVg4yI2i

[joanna garstang @jogarstang]

Our new paper learning from child protection reviews: normalisation of neglect, contextual safeguarding, race &racism. #stopchildabuse @bacch_trainees @CommChildHealth @PramNetwork @bulawayojulie https://t.co/2KpcIgcegl

[CiaoLapo @CiaoLapo]

"Being a bereaved mother is a part of my identity. It's not everything, probably it's not the most important one, but it's a part of it, and it always will be."
@ClaudiaRavaldi

#identity #grief #ispid2023

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

Excellent paper by Dr Helen Duncan @OHID 👇