December 2021
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This conference examined policy priorities for improving health outcomes among children and babies in light of proposals outlined in the Leadsom Review, funding announced in the budget, and the urgent challenges being faced by the NHS as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
Delegates considered priorities for implementing the recommendations of the report from the Early Years Healthy Development Review led by Dame Andrea Leadsom - The Best Start for Life: A Vision for the 1,001 Critical Days - which sets out key areas for action including:
- access to services - looking at joined-up support for all families, the role of Family Hubs, and accessible health information, with personal child health records being digitalised by 2023
- the Start for Life system - looking at workforce support, using data, the role of regulation, and accountability and leadership
It was also an opportunity to discuss funding announcements in the Government’s Budget, which included £302m of funding for programmes to support parents, the rollout of Family Hubs, and services for breastfeeding and mental health support.
We are pleased to have been able to include keynote contributions from:
- Rt Hon Dame Andrea Leadsom MP, Government’s Early Years Advisor - looking at priorities for implementing actions within the Early Years Healthy Development Review Report
- Dr Mando Watson, North West London Integrated Care System; St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare - looking at driving an integrated approach to baby and child health in local areas and improving health outcomes
- Wendy Nicholson, Department for Health and Social Care - looking at next steps for improving public health among children and babies in the recovery from COVID-19
Attendees
Our forums are known for attracting strong interest from policymakers and stakeholders. Places were reserved by officials from the Department for Education; the Department of Health and Social Care; and the National Audit Office. Representatives who also attended were from Anglia Ruskin University; Barnardo's; Bevan Brittan; Bradford Trident; Brighter Futures for Children; British Specialist Nutrition Association; Cornwall Council; Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Cygnet Health Care; DorPIP; Gloucestershire County Council; Hampshire County Council; Harrow Council; Hyperactive Children's Support Group; Isle of Wight Council; King’s College London; Kit Tarka Foundation; Lincoln International; Middlesex University; National Children's Bureau; National Literacy Trust; NHS England & Improvement; NHS Leeds CCG; Parents1st; Plumcroft Primary School, London; Sheffield Hallam University; Small Steps Big Changes; Suffolk County Council; The Centre for Emotional Health; The Kid's Network; The Sunshine Centre; Trafford Council; and École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique.
A press pass had been reserved by a representative from Schools Week.
