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A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will deliver on the Prime Minister's commitment to create a smokefree generation, saving thousands of lives and billions for the NHS.
Places boosted even further with new measures to support childminders, and funding rates confirmed for all childcare providers ahead of historic rollout.
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year per child on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare.
The investment will be provided over the next 3 years to ensure maternity services listen to and act on women’s experiences.
Thousands of children and young people will benefit from expanded mental health hubs as the government will offer more funding for local communities.
Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation and the outcome of the consultation.
Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).
Government bringing together experts in the field to drive forward progress in tackling cancer in children and young people.
Brand new recruitment campaign for early years workers launches today across TV, cinema, online, radio and out of home advertising.
A report assessing data from local safeguarding incidents in England will assist learning and drive improvement to help families and protect children.
Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.
The Health and Social Care Secretary, Victoria Atkins, spoke at the Woman's Health Summit to update on the Women's Health Strategy 2024 priorities.
Problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities.
Child Benefit claims can be made online for the first time.
A statement from the panel following the government's response to 'Safeguarding children with disabilities in residential settings'.
Letter detailing capacity funding to support the implementation of working together and the children’s social care national framework.
Backed by £20 million, strategy shines spotlight on the incredible extended family members keeping children out of care.
Correspondence setting out the review's terms of reference and main lines of enquiry.
Public consultation on historic proposals draws to a close with roughly 25,000 responses from teachers, parents, healthcare professionals and the public.
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