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Parents have put together a manifesto calling on political parties to commit to putting healthy food at the 'heart of their plans', PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 26 April

Parents call on politcians to prioritise healthy food for children

Nutrition

Anna Freud has put forward its plan to shift the focus from urgent mental health care to early intervention and prevention, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 17 April

Government urged to focus on early intervention to tackle 'unprecedented' mental health challenges for children

Health

The Food Foundation's research highlights a widening equalities gap between 'food secure' and 'food insecure' households, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 27 February

Millions of families cutting back on healthy food that is twice as expensive as unhealthy options

Families

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against measles if they have not already been, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 22 January

Measles declared a national incident amid surge in cases

Health

The Labour party has announced proposals for a new action plan to tackle children's poor health outcomes, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 11 January

Labour promises to 'end the scandal of children being held back by poor health' with new action plan

Health

The Soil Association is warning about the health risks associated with children eating highly-processed foods, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 13 December 2023

Ultra-processed foods are 'robbing' children of the 'joy' of eating, warn experts

Nutrition

The LGA is calling for the value of the Healthy Start scheme, open to eligible pregnant women, to be increased, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 11 November 2023

Government urged to increase the value of Healthy Start scheme amid 'soaring' food inflation

Health

The NHS figures show the proportion of Reception children that are obese has marginally fallen, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 20 October 2023

Deprived four and five-year-olds twice as likely to be obese

Health

PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 17 October 2023

Pregnant women and children urged to take-up free flu vaccination

Health

A Labour government would bring in supervised tooth brushing for three- to-five-year-olds in schools PHOTO Adobe Stock

News 6 October 2023

Labour pledges toothbrushing scheme for three- to five-year-olds in schools

Policy & Politics

The SNMA says that many children in nurseries and schools are missing out on free milk, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 27 September 2023

Children missing out on free nursery and school milk

Provision

Bright Stars nursery group is working with the Dental Wellness Trust to education children about maintaining healthy teeth.

News 8 August 2023

Quarter of five-year-olds have had tooth decay latest figures reveal

Health

The NHS is urging parents to make sure their children are up-to-date with their MMR vaccinations, PHOTO: NHS

News 14 July 2023

NHS launches campaign to boost uptake of MMR vaccine and avoid a measles epidemic

Health

Magic Breakfast warns that going to school hungry hinders children's learning and impacts their health Photo: Adobe Stock

News 16 May 2023

Review to look at impact of children missing out on breakfast

Health

The researchers say that not enough 10- and 11-year-olds meet physical activity guidelines PHOTO Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2023

Children's activity levels have returned post-lockdown, but most do not meet physical activity guidelines – study

Child Development

The short film features a mother from Birmingham struggling with the cost-of-living, SCREENGRAB: YouTube

News 25 April 2023

New film highlights the reality faced by families struggling to afford food

Nutrition

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