David Pontin

Prof of community health, nurse/children's nurse/health visitor. Only personal opinions expressed.

[Dr Helen Seers @seers_helen]

Please sign up for the @NVTweeting
@TCVtweets free webinar on the 9th Sept to learn of two new reports on sustaining #socialprescribing and the VCSE in the context of #COVID19.

TCV report co-authored by me, @MariePolley1 and @craiglistertcv
👇👇👇👇
https://t.co/DoCspfXab5

[Social Prescribing Network @SocialPrescrib2]

Our latest ESTEEM updates newsletter went out last week, we've had some fantastic entries again, first up this week @Community360org thanks @ChamberlainDunn for making the awards possible

[2025 Movement @2025Movement]

Lots learning from @2025Movement in this important #NorthWales chapter written by @ProfCTaylor @ClareBudden @KenPerry47 @NinaRuddle

[PRIME Centre Wales @PRIMECentre]

PRIME e-news bulletin Summer 2020 - find out how the @PRIMECentre team have been continuing to collaborate and support the response to Covid-19 https://t.co/9gHciTcCMS
@ResearchWales @HSRN_UK @HSRSwansea @CUBLSResearch @DPMRes @NWCPCR @USWResearch @USWCareSciences @CTRCardiffUni

[Prif Weinidog 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @PrifWeinidog]

Ym mis Mehefin a mis Gorffennaf, ailagorodd ysgolion a cholegau yng Nghymru yn llwyddiannus, gyda phob disgybl yn gallu mynychu. Dysgom lawer o hynny.

Rydym bellach mewn sefyllfa gryfach ac mae manteision cael disgyblion nôl mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth yn gorbwyso eu cadw adref.

[Prif Weinidog 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @PrifWeinidog]

The latest medical and scientific advice supports this. You can read the full statement from all four UK Chief Medical Officers here ⬇️
https://t.co/4EgnHqdw9j

[David Pontin @PontinDavid]

@HVFRAIT

[First 1001 Days @first1001days]

Today @Helen_Whately revealed that @DHSCgovuk DOES NOT have data on health visitor redeployment. How can government create a "comprehensive lockdown exist plan" when it doesn't know whats going on in vital services?

@iHealthVisiting @Unite_CPHVA @denis_campbell

[Nation.Cymru @NationCymru]

Adieu Assembly, hello Welsh Parliament: All you need to know about the Senedd’s name change https://t.co/iZpELw3fSZ

[David Pontin @PontinDavid]

@HVFRAIT

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

Parents and carers: In case you've been unable to attend your baby's 6-8 week check because of COVID-19, we've put together some simple signs to look out for 👉 https://t.co/HReiG0Nhq0 @iHealthVisiting #paediatrics

[David Pontin @PontinDavid]

@Dr_CA_Wallace

[First 1001 Days @first1001days]

Government says "health visiting services continue to deliver the Healthy Child Programme" We're keen to hear your front line experiences. We know lots of Health Visitors are doing AMAZING work in very difficult circumstances. What are you delivering? What is being missed? (1/2)

[NHSE TEL Team @NHSE_TEL]

The updated Domestic Violence & Abuse e-learning package aims to equip health visitors & nurses with the skills & knowledge to help them to provide a proactive, responsive & safe service to families experiencing domestic violence & abuse. https://t.co/MkN9JBINWy @iHealthVisiting

[RCE Cymru @CymruRce]

Cyfarfod cyntaf ar TEAMS heddiw. Cyflwyniad gan dim Tueddiadau'r Dyfodol Llywodraeth Cymru gyda thrafodaeth bywiog ar potensial 'normal newydd' yn dilyn COVID-19 #cynaliadwyedd #rcetogether

[RCE Cymru @CymruRce]

We had our first TEAMS meeting today. The WG’s Future Trends team gave a guest presentation. Lively discussion on 2021 Future Trends Report & how we can contribute. Members from Universities across Wales shared updates and discussed the potential ‘new normal’ post-Covid-19 #SDGs

[University of South Wales @UniSouthWales]

Our scientists have developed a simple, quick and cost-effective diagnostic test for Covid-19. The test is designed to support frontline health workers, prevent further spread and enable them to quickly return to work. https://t.co/qcotQKFvle

[Aneurin Bevan University Health Board @AneurinBevanUHB]

Good news! There are now 384 extra beds available for patients at the Grange University Hospital, if needed during the Coronavirus outbreak, thanks to @Laing_ORourke @GleedsGlobal. Video: https://t.co/TG2rTwEaA8 Full story: https://t.co/5Flelh76qa @JudithPagetCEO @bdp_com

[RCPCH @RCPCHtweets]

From @HelenEBedford 👇

“We are very concerned. There are no data yet because we have only been in lockdown for a month, but there are plenty of anecdotes from practice nurses and others saying they have noticed a decline in vaccine uptake"

https://t.co/t9Db1zuTrP

[iHV @iHealthVisiting]

New Domestic Violence and Abuse e-learning programme now available! @HEE_TEL has been working with iHV to add new content to update #DVA programme https://t.co/vBGxSrlHy0

#DomesticViolence
#HealthVisiting
#eLearning

[David Pontin @PontinDavid]

@HVFRAIT

[Alastair McLellan @HSJEditor]

Realise I forgot the link. Here it is: https://t.co/9wPepLlAUa https://t.co/cVSdGVlgtC

[Age Cymru @AgeCymru]

Our Advice Line has seen a huge increase in calls amidst the pandemic, peaking at a 200% increase in demand.

Your support will ensure we continue to be here for older people during this worrying time.

https://t.co/4iaiL8fZjO

[David Pontin @PontinDavid]

@HVFRAIT

[Welsh Government @WelshGovernment]

No one should ever feel unsafe in their own home.

You won’t be fined for leaving the house if you’re in danger during the coronavirus pandemic. Domestic abuse services remain open and can help you leave safely.