The official twitter account of the Scottish Government Family Nurse Partnership team. Working to support the FNP Programme in Scotland. 👪
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined January 2019
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FNP Scotland retweeted
Interim @CNOScotland Anne Armstrong has thanked all of Scotland’s nurses for their incredible contribution to health and social care. #nursesday
FNP Scotland retweeted
This #InternationalNursesDay, Lesley Blaikie, Nurse specialist at @NHSHighland, shares what the profession means to her. #nursesday
Today marks International Nurses Day. Thank you to all the Family Nurses who deliver the Family Nurse Partnership programme. 💙 Our fantastic colleagues share their thoughts on why they love to be part of the FNP family: khub.net/web/familynursepart…
There has been a positive change to the financial help available for young parents, as a direct result of advocacy from family nurses.
Read about this on the the FNP Scotland website: khub.net/web/familynursepart…
Congratulations to everyone who graduated yesterday, with the Professional Diploma in Family Nursing 💙
FNP Scotland wishes everyone in the FNP family a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 🎄🎅💙
Highlights from 2024 are now shared on our new FNP Scotland website:
khub.net/web/familynursepart…
FNP Scotland retweeted
It’s #WorldPrematurityDay on the 17th of November and Scottish Government's buildings St Andrew's House and Victoria Quay will be lighting up purple in honour of the day.
FNP Scotland retweeted
Breastfeeding has many long and short-term health benefits for both the mother and the child. It is important that mother’s who choose to breastfeed are supported to achieve their breastfeeding goals.
@ParentClubScot has some useful information ➡️ bit.ly/Feeding_Your_Baby
ALT Working to protect, promote and support breastfeeding
FNP Scotland retweeted
Figures published by the @P_H_S_Official show that breastfeeding rates at 6 - 8 weeks have risen to 49% - the highest since records began.
Find out more ➡️bit.ly/Infant_Feeding_Stats_…
ALT I would like to congratulate and thank NHS staff for their hard work, particularly midwifery and infant feeding teams, alongside parents, for their collective contributions in supporting breastfeeding in Scotland.
FNP Scotland retweeted
🌍 The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) Scotland has shown positive outcomes in reducing secondhand smoke exposure and boosting breastfeeding rates
Final report out today:
🔗 cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2870…
@ResearchWales @UKCTUNetwork @FNP_Scotland 💡
FNP Scotland retweeted
We were delighted to welcome Public Health Minister, @jenni_minto MSP, on board Benji earlier today! We had a fantastic time highlighting the amazing work of our friends at @NHSGGCFNP, and the importance of play opportunities in early childhood🚌🌈 #PlayTalkRead #SmartPlayNetwork
FNP Scotland retweeted
Parents, children and staff @NHSGGC shared experiences of the Family Nurse Partnership programme with Public Health and Women’s Health Minister @Jenni_Minto.
ALT Parents, children and staff shared experiences of the Family Nurse Partnership programme with Public Health and Women’s Health Minister Jenni Minto
ALT Parents, children and staff shared experiences of the Family Nurse Partnership programme with Public Health and Women’s Health Minister Jenni Minto
Please support with sharing this survey. This is for parents who have experienced a pregnancy in Scotland in the last 5 years: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
Marion McPhillips talks about the Professional Diploma in Family Nursing. We are very proud of the NES Education team for making this happen.💙 blogs.gov.scot/family-nurse-…
FNP Scotland retweeted
Today marks the beginning of #ScottishBreastfeedingWeek
Breastfeeding provides everything your baby needs for the first 6 months of their life.
@ScotGov supports women’s choice and breastfeeding goals #SBW2024
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3zXYxjb
ALT Breastfeeding has many long and short-term health benefits for both the mother and the child. It is vital that mums are well supported throughout their time breastfeeding.
Thank you to all the amazing women that make a contribution to FNP in Scotland.
#IWD2024
FNP Scotland wishes everyone in the FNP family a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Thank you to our fantastic clients and dedicated colleagues. 💙🎄🎅💙
FNP Scotland retweeted
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fab FNP team @hettymullin @Nmurphy16N @FNP_Scotland
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…
We are very happy to announce that we have a new FNP National Clinical Lead, Amy Piper.💙
Read her blog reflecting on her journey so far: blogs.gov.scot/family-nurse-…
