Welcome to SAPHNA's Website
SAPHNA was launched in January 2006 by a group of committed, experienced and motivated practitioners from across the UK. They, with you, are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families.
We trust that in working together with you and key partner agencies we can begin to make a positive contribution to this shared agenda.
Sharon White, Professional Officer
SAPHNA is free to join and all are welcome
School and public health nurses can join the SAPHNA database to receive up to date information about relevant issues and topics, and to contribute to and influence national policy and practice development as reflected in the SAPHNA mission statement.
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Department of Health: School Nurse Development Program
SAPHNA is collecting examples of good practice and are looking for any case studies or details of innovative work that has been undertaken.
Press Release - 12 March 2012
New plan launched to help pupils get more help from the school nurse
Young people could soon be texting their school nurses for appointments in a new drive to improve health in schools, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
It is part of a new plan designed to improve care for young people by giving school nurses a greater role in pupils’ lives.