Vicky Wiskin

Vicky Wiskin initially trained as a midwife and has worked full-time as a health visitor based at Lukis House since 2012.

With few midwifery jobs available in East Anglia in 2009, Mrs Wiskin took the opportunity to get her specialist community public health nursing degree, then go on to work as a health visitor with traveller communities and harder-to-reach families in the area. 
‘My passion lies with families that might be harder to engage with or who need additional support for a range of reasons,’ said Mrs Wiskin. 
She said that the most rewarding part of her role was giving parents the resources and opportunities to be the best versions of themselves. 
‘It’s great seeing them able to provide their children with what they might have missed out on when they were younger, providing the best opportunities possible for their children.’ 
One person, who has a child born with additional medical needs, was among Mrs Wiskin's nominees.
‘Vicky has been so supportive since the day I met her during pregnancy. She has shown so much kindness and empathy, nothing has ever been too much trouble. 
‘No matter what situation we’ve been in, Vicky has been there every step of the way with a big smile and lots of patience. Without her support I think our outcomes could have been very different.’
As part of the Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home Visiting Programme, Mrs Wiskin is currently working on a toy bag scheme, where families needing additional support can borrow bags of age-appropriate toys for their children.