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The government has announced a new programme to develop local solutions to childhood obesity that can be shared across the country.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Chief Medical Officer is reviewing the impact that too much social media use can have on children’s mental health and will draw up guidance to help parents.
Home Office awards charity Operation Encompass £163,000 to support children who attend school following a domestic abuse incident.
The consultation is part of the government’s plan to reduce childhood obesity and other health problems in children.
Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.
A cross-government working group will be set up to review how to improve the support available to families in the period around childbirth to the age of 2.
A fried chicken shop has been developing and testing a new, healthier menu for children and learning how to nudge the after-school crowd into giving it a try.
Statement by Lord Ahmad, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, at an event marking the plight and rights of children born of war.
Children in England are on track to consume around 4,800 cubes of sugar by the end of the year, more than double the maximum recommendation.
Ways for schools and colleges to support pupils' mental health are set out in a green paper, as well as plans for new mental health support teams.
Multi-million pound package announced to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Example menus developed with nutrition experts to support early years providers
Ofsted's National Director, Social Care, Eleanor Schooling discusses effective practices to safeguard disabled children.
New end-of-season data shows effectiveness of the 2016 to 2017 season flu vaccine.
Consultation launched on whether screening for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) in babies should be tried within the NHS.
The hexavalent vaccine replaces the existing 5-in-1 pentavalent vaccine, which infants are routinely given at 8, 12 and 16 weeks.
Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! is an early intervention programme from birth to improve the oral health of preschool children.
The Youth Sport Trust will provide Change4Life sports services for a further year.
Public Health England announces new funding to expand Mentor UK’s ADEPIS resource into more schools and community settings.
Students going back to university after Christmas urged to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia.
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