Health inequalities

The report documents how since the policy roll out in 2023, nearly 270,000 children across London were entitled to free school meals.

In this webinar, Ailbhe Cashman, Poverty Proofing Coordinator at Children North East, will discuss the barriers to health families experiencing poverty may face and provide information on what you as an individual or as a service can do to help.

Paediatricians call for action as obesity levels among children starting their first year of school have increased to almost one in ten.

The UK Government has re-introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to phase out smoking, restrict youth access to vaping, and expand smoke-free areas.

The Government has delivered their first budget statement post-election.

Currently Wales has one of the highest poverty rates among the four UK nations, with 29% of children and 21% of working aged people living in poverty and this is driving inequalities across Wales. A national cross-government delivery plan to tackle poverty and inequality is desperately needed.

As part of their updated position statement, RCPCH is calling for stronger action from the UK government to protect children from the health harms of air pollution.

Lord Ara Darzi has published the findings of an independent review of the NHS.

The Scottish Government has unveiled their Programme for Government and confirms their commitment to end child poverty.

As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...