A 2025 NHS report shows 93% of trusts have an EPR but only 30% have fully integrated data flows. Here’s what that means for school nursing and child health services. If you work
The Healthy Child Programme has always given school nursing services a clear foundation to work from. It sets out what should be delivered, when, and why, with prevention and early identification at its
For many school screening and health services, managing screening pathways means working across multiple systems at once. Consent forms may sit in one platform, screening outcomes in another, referrals elsewhere, and communication with
Attending the SAPHNA conference at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford was a powerful reminder of the dedication behind school nursing. Throughout the day, we spoke with nurses, managers and public health teams who
A recent British Journal of Ophthalmology study has revealed a startling increase in the prevalence rates of myopia in children across the globe. Worldwide rates have increased year on year, from 24.32% in
Professor David Thomson gave an informative webinar for SAPHNA members on 20 March, 2024. If you weren’t able to attend, or want to see a summary, then read on. Before addressing
