Giving every child the best start in life is essential because it lays the foundation for their lifelong health, learning, and well-being, helping to reduce inequalities and enabling them to reach their full potential as thriving, contributing members of society. This can be achieved through best practices such as ensuring access to healthcare and nutritious food, creating safe and nurturing environments, and offering early intervention services to address developmental needs promptly and effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>Kids living in destitution in the UK<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Figures show children experiencing destitution has gone up 52% in the past 2 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/reduce.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Reduce health inequalities | RCPCH<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Statistics on child health and recommendations to reduce health inequalities for children.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/young-listeners.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Young listeners project: Healthwatch Dorset<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Children explore and discuss their experiences in health and care services in Dorset.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/agency-security.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Giving every child the best start in life<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Video of a conversation between opinion leaders about the early years of child development.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/adverse.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Impact of adverse experiences at home<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Report on the impact of adverse experiences in the home on the health of children.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/best-start-child.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>A better start: Child development<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
What role councils can play in providing a better start in life for children and young people.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/child-poverty-1.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Child health inequalities and poverty<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Insights from paediatricians and CYP and tools for paediatricians to make a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/every-child-1.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Every child our future – Channel Islands<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Statistics and programmes to give every child the best start in life from ‘Every Child Our Future’.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>-10 mins<\/h6><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Every child our future – Channel Islands<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Statistics and programmes to give every child the best start in life from ‘Every Child Our Future’.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>10-20 mins<\/h6><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Kids living in destitution in the UK<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Figures show children experiencing destitution has gone up 52% in the past 2 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div>Young listeners project: Healthwatch Dorset<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Children explore and discuss their experiences in health and care services in Dorset.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>20+ mins<\/h6><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Reduce health inequalities | RCPCH<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Statistics on child health and recommendations to reduce health inequalities for children.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div>Impact of adverse experiences at home<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Report on the impact of adverse experiences in the home on the health of children.<\/p>\n<\/div>