A survey from the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) has revealed that babies are being born into increased levels of poverty, mental health problems, domestic abuse and adversity in the UK.
The concerns raised by the survey highlight fears for the health and wellbeing of babies and young children living through these challenges, resulting in a ‘blind spot’ in government policy.
The findings follow significant cuts in the sector which has lost almost 40 per cent of health visitors since 2015. The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) warn that, as a result of the cuts, families are not receiving the support they need.
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