A health visitor by training, Sharon’s mission is to guide, advise and support parents to have the confidence to make their own decisions about what's right for them and their little ones.
Achievements
Founder of The Baby Book
12 years experience as a health visitor
Registered as a Sick Children’s Nurse and a General Nurse
Specialities
I’m an expert who provides advice and support for parents around:
- Postnatal depression
- Antenatal depression
In her own words
If you’re a new parent or are expecting a baby, do you feel overwhelmed with information? I’m here to give you the right advice at the right time as you start your new life with a new baby. As a health visitor with over 13 years’ experience, a mum of two and founder of The Baby Book, I’m an expert you can trust.
I want to guide, advise and support you, so you have the confidence to make your own decisions about what’s right and not right for your kids. My background is in sick children's and general nursing, so I have years of knowledge that can really make a difference to you. As I’m a health professional as well as a parent, I give advice that’s based on evidence and on common sense.
For the last eight years I’ve helped mums (and dads) suffering from antenatal and postnatal depression. My aim is to provide you with a listening ear. I won’t be shocked by what you say and I won’t judge you for what you share. Instead, I’ll support you and guide you, and help you get the help that you may need from others.
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Sharon's qualifications
Ba (Hons) Community Health Studies
The University of Reading
Registered Health Visitor
The University of Reading
Registered Sick Children's Nurse
University of Brighton
Registered General Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army nursing Corps
Sharon's experience
Health Visitor
Powys Teaching Health Board
2010 - Present
Professional responsibility for a defined caseload covering a geographical area.
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care offered to families and carers and individuals. Professionally accountable for the specific knowledge and advice offered. Coordinating and planning work and delegating work appropriately within a skill mix team. Working in collaboration with voluntary and statutory agencies, and other professionals to meet the needs of clients. Facilitating group work. Assessing and prioritising health needs to meet the needs of clients. Prioritising workload, to manage time and caseload effectively. To provide experience and opportunity for students to gain an insight into health visiting within their community placement.
Health Visitor
Herefordshire PCT
2009 - Present
Professional responsibility for a defined caseload covering a geographical area.
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care offered to families and carers and individuals. Professionally accountable for the specific knowledge and advice offered. Coordinating and planning work and delegating work appropriately within a skill mix team. Working in collaboration with voluntary and statutory agencies, and other professionals to meet the needs of clients. Facilitating group work. Assessing and prioritising health needs to meet the needs of clients. Prioritising workload, to manage time and caseload effectively. To provide experience and opportunity for students to gain an insight into health visiting within their community placement
Health Visitor
North East Essex PCT
2000 - 2009
Professional responsibility for a defined caseload covering a geographical area.
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care offered to families and carers and individuals. Professionally accountable for the specific knowledge and advice offered. Coordinating and planning work and delegating work appropriately within a skill mix team. Working in collaboration with voluntary and statutory agencies, and other professionals to meet the needs of clients. Facilitating group work. Assessing and prioritising health needs to meet the needs of clients. Prioritising workload, to manage time and caseload effectively. To provide experience and opportunity for students to gain an insight into health visiting within their community placement.
Health Visitor
Hampshire Borders NHS Trust
1998 - 2000
Professional responsibility for a defined caseload covering a geographical area.
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care offered to families and carers and individuals. Professionally accountable for the specific knowledge and advice offered. Coordinating and planning work and delegating work appropriately within a skill mix team. Working in collaboration with voluntary and statutory agencies, and other professionals to meet the needs of clients. Facilitating group work. Assessing and prioritising health needs to meet the needs of clients. Prioritising workload, to manage time and caseload effectively. To provide experience and opportunity for students to gain an insight into health visiting within their community placement.
Registered General Nurse
Queen Alexandras Royla Army Nursing Corps
1992 - 1997
Between 1994 and 1995 I qualified as a Registered Sick Childrens Nurse at The University of Brighton
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