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Give every child the best start in life

Early childhood experiences shape health outcomes, and a concerning statistic of the number of children experiencing destitution has increased by 52% within the past 2 years. Explore strategies for ensuring a healthy start for all children.

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Kids living in destitution in the UK

Figures show children experiencing destitution has gone up 52% in the past 2 years.

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Reduce health inequalities | RCPCH

Statistics on child health and recommendations to reduce health inequalities for children.

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Young listeners project: Healthwatch Dorset

Children explore and discuss their experiences in health and care services in Dorset.

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Giving every child the best start in life

Video of a conversation between opinion leaders about the early years of child development.

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Impact of adverse experiences at home

Report on the impact of adverse experiences in the home on the health of children.

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A better start: Child development

What role councils can play in providing a better start in life for children and young people.

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Child health inequalities and poverty

Insights from paediatricians and CYP and tools for paediatricians to make a difference.

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Every child our future – Channel Islands

Statistics and programmes to give every child the best start in life from ‘Every Child Our Future’.

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  • -10 mins

Every child our future – Channel Islands

Statistics and programmes to give every child the best start in life from ‘Every Child Our Future’.

Learn more
  • 10-20 mins

Kids living in destitution in the UK

Figures show children experiencing destitution has gone up 52% in the past 2 years.

Learn more

Young listeners project: Healthwatch Dorset

Children explore and discuss their experiences in health and care services in Dorset.

Learn more
  • 20+ mins

Reduce health inequalities | RCPCH

Statistics on child health and recommendations to reduce health inequalities for children.

Learn more

Impact of adverse experiences at home

Report on the impact of adverse experiences in the home on the health of children.

Learn more

A better start: Child development

What role councils can play in providing a better start in life for children and young people.

Learn more

Child health inequalities and poverty

Insights from paediatricians and CYP and tools for paediatricians to make a difference.

Learn more
  • The Base

Kids living in destitution in the UK

Figures show children experiencing destitution has gone up 52% in the past 2 years.

Learn more

Every child our future – Channel Islands

Statistics and programmes to give every child the best start in life from ‘Every Child Our Future’.

Learn more
  • The Climb

Young listeners project: Healthwatch Dorset

Children explore and discuss their experiences in health and care services in Dorset.

Learn more

Giving every child the best start in life

Video of a conversation between opinion leaders about the early years of child development.

Learn more
  • The Summit

Reduce health inequalities | RCPCH

Statistics on child health and recommendations to reduce health inequalities for children.

Learn more

Impact of adverse experiences at home

Report on the impact of adverse experiences in the home on the health of children.

Learn more

A better start: Child development

What role councils can play in providing a better start in life for children and young people.

Learn more

Child health inequalities and poverty

Insights from paediatricians and CYP and tools for paediatricians to make a difference.

Learn more
  • Written

Reduce health inequalities | RCPCH

Statistics on child health and recommendations to reduce health inequalities for children.

Learn more

Young listeners project: Healthwatch Dorset

Children explore and discuss their experiences in health and care services in Dorset.

Learn more

Impact of adverse experiences at home

Report on the impact of adverse experiences in the home on the health of children.

Learn more

A better start: Child development

What role councils can play in providing a better start in life for children and young people.

Learn more

Child health inequalities and poverty

Insights from paediatricians and CYP and tools for paediatricians to make a difference.

Learn more

Every child our future – Channel Islands

Statistics and programmes to give every child the best start in life from ‘Every Child Our Future’.

Learn more
  • Video

Kids living in destitution in the UK

Figures show children experiencing destitution has gone up 52% in the past 2 years.

Learn more

Giving every child the best start in life

Video of a conversation between opinion leaders about the early years of child development.

Learn more
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