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Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over 2 million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental health drive.
Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at an event to launch the Children's Commissioner's Children's Plan in London.
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.
A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.
Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.
Parents urged to be aware of everyday items that pose serious risks when swallowed by young children.
Thousands of mothers and babies will benefit from extended support to breastfeeding services this year.
Better care for patients living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, with plans to invest in research and offer care closer to home.
New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease.
New posters promoting button battery safety provide 5 top tips to keep children safe.
School mental health support rollout to reach up to 900,000 more pupils this year, covering six in ten children across the country.
Dr Camilla Kingdon has been appointed by the Secretary of State to chair an independent review of children's hearing services.
New entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay.
Natural England is joining forces with the NHS to run free sessions across Cornwall for primary aged children and a parent or carer.
Programme will reach up to 600,000 children in most deprived areas.
Landmark study to investigate long-term health effects of vaping on young people's health and wellbeing, alongside wider influences on adolescent health.
Nearly 700,000 women across the country will take part in a world-leading trial to test how AI tools can be used to catch breast cancer cases earlier.
Local communities to receive funding for family and school nurses, sexual health clinics and other public health services.
Victims of child sexual abuse will be better supported with new reforms that prioritise their rights.
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