@sonela1971

Nursing Officer Public Health DoH NI All views expressed my own

 United Kingdom
Joined April 2009
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt26 Sep 2025
Life experiences in the first 1,000 days can have long-term implications for a child’s health, growth and development. That’s emphasised in the refreshed Healthy Child, Healthy Future framework, which has been launched by the Health Minister. 🔗health-ni.gov.uk/news/first-…
Pictured left to right in the Stormont Great Hall: Sonia Glendinning, Nursing Officer, Department of Health (DoH); Mary Frances McManus, DoH Deputy Chief Nursing Officer; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Dr Naresh Chada, DoH Deputy Chief Medical Officer; Caroline Keown, DoH Chief Midwifery Officer.

ALT Pictured left to right in the Stormont Great Hall: Sonia Glendinning, Nursing Officer, Department of Health (DoH); Mary Frances McManus, DoH Deputy Chief Nursing Officer; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Dr Naresh Chada, DoH Deputy Chief Medical Officer; Caroline Keown, DoH Chief Midwifery Officer.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings.

Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Mary-Frances McManus Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings.

ALT Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Mary-Frances McManus Mike Nesbitt speaking at the Healthy Child, Healthy Future event at the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings.

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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt12 May 2025
The Health Minister has highlighted the “fundamental contribution” of nurses and midwives. On #InternationalNursesDay Minister Nesbitt thanked nurses and midwives for their dedication and professionalism. health-ni.gov.uk/news/minist…
Pictured left to right: Alison Lowry (Lead Practice Nurse, Grosvenor Road Surgery), Theresa Morey (GPN West Belfast Federation), Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Elaine McCauley (Practice Nurse, Grosvenor Road Surgery), Una McCluskey (Practice Nurse, Grosvenor Road Surgery)

ALT Pictured left to right: Alison Lowry (Lead Practice Nurse, Grosvenor Road Surgery), Theresa Morey (GPN West Belfast Federation), Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Elaine McCauley (Practice Nurse, Grosvenor Road Surgery), Una McCluskey (Practice Nurse, Grosvenor Road Surgery)

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured at the Stormont Parkrun, where International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day celebrations were being hosted by the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Nursing.

ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured at the Stormont Parkrun, where International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day celebrations were being hosted by the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Nursing.

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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
Alison Morton OBE💙@Alison_Morton22 Feb 2025
Replying to @Earlychildhood
@Earlychildhood Framework is groundbreaking, bringing together evidence from across the world on social & emotional development - with the potential to really transform how we value & nurture these skills throughout the life course🌟 Delighted to have been involved👇
The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood@Earlychildhood2 Feb 2025
Why should we be prioritising social and emotional development? Hear what some of our experts friends from across the early childhood sector have to say. ▶️Watch the full film on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/hopTnOz2eSM #ShapingUs
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What a wonderful opportunity to come together to discuss how we can improve outcomes and reduce maternity inequalities before during & after pregnancy. #MaternityInequalities @CNO_NI @maryfrancesmcm3 @KatyRennick @ck565
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
Public Health Agency@publichealthni19 Dec 2024
#SaferSleepAdvice Ahead of the Christmas holidays we are reminding parents and carers of young babies of the importance of following safer sleep advice to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. For further info see pha.site/SafersleepChristmas…
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
iHV@iHealthVisiting9 Dec 2024
Last week, the BBC podcast “Life Changing” @BBCRadio4 featured Dr Sian Williams talking with Paul Mason about how his life was turned upside down when his wife unexpectedly died ten days after the birth of their triplets. buff.ly/3ZIfpKl #HealthVisiting
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Great to read the need for an increased focus on integrated maternity, baby and family support services and a renewed energy for Health Visiting 👏. Break Down Barriers to Opportunity - GOV.UK gov.uk/missions/opportunity
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Looking forward to the iHV leadership conference tomorrow to represent @CNO_NI
iHV@iHealthVisiting3 Dec 2024
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to #iHVLeadership2024 tomorrow in #London! This year we have a fantastic line up of high profile & inspirational speakers all focused on equipping us to lead change for the better. See the full programme: buff.ly/4cTcu54
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Congratulations to @AndreaCShepherd and @NealFCook on the publication of the 3rd edition of the their best selling A&P and colouring book uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/aut… #proudofuu #ulsternurse #ulsterparamedics
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
RCM_NI@RcmNi21 Nov 2024
And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who contributed to another very successful All Ireland midwifery conference #midwives #midwifery
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
Department of Health
@healthdpt15 Nov 2024
The Health Minister visited the @S_ERC Newtownards campus to talk with prospective health and social care students👩‍🎓 Minister Nesbitt and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Katy Rennick fielded questions on the health service and careers.
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
Anne Smith@nevergiveupanne14 Nov 2024
Over 5 amazing years in PHN @Maevemcguig6 @NHSCTrust 💕 just a snapshot of some of the amazing work colleagues I had the pleasure of working with. Last day as a Child Health Assistant. Next chapter begins Monday 😊 #StaffNurse #NewBeginnings #NextChapter #teamNORTH
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Importance of promoting positive culture within SCPHN teams. #collectiveleadership #ethelrodrigues #CPHVA24
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Need to focus on improving vaccination uptake across the UK. #CPHVA24
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
CommPrac@CommPrac6 Nov 2024
Standing ovation in the room for the wonderful Grace who told her story of how social subscribing has helped her, and how she loves to help others #SchoolNurses #CPHVA24
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Importance of early years in giving every child the best possible start #CPHVA24
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#CPHVA24 Inspiring presentation on school nursing social prescribing in improving children and young people’s mental health
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
CommPrac@CommPrac6 Nov 2024
Now speaking is @sonela1971, working with @CNO_NI: HVs working within MDT areas can expect to have smaller caseloads and a more focused, preventative public health role #CPHVA24
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Sonia Elaine Glendinning retweeted
Anne Smith@nevergiveupanne7 Oct 2024
Thanks @StephFosterB my fantastic @OUBelfast Practice Tutor for my nomination @NIPEC_online excellence awards 2024. Delighted to have been highly commended🎉 thanks to the PT’s, PA’s, PS’s and those in PHN @NHSCTrust for being part of my journey💕 #teamnorth #award #nextchapter
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