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Labour have described it as a "sticking plaster." vicky nevin from the nspcc welcomed the investment — but said much greater funding was needed for health visitors. it's a very important announcement, an acknowledgement that parents and babies need more support, especially regarding perinatal mental health. but we need to make sure all parents can access these family hubs. so it's important that on wednesday the government also invests in core services, universal services like health visiting which can reach out to families and make sure that every family has a fair start. we are calling for...

Cycle to work, do not go on public transport and do everything possible in your control to try to reduce transmission. do not wait for the government to change policy. the sooner we all act, the sooner we can get this transmission rate down in the greater the prospect of having a christmas with our families. the chancellor rishi sunak will announce funding for a new network of so—called "family hubs" in next week's budget. the plans are part of a £500 million package of support for children and parents across england, with devolved administrations set to receive an equivalent funding settle...

Women have faced an increased risk of anxiety, depression, loneliness and suicidal thoughts during the pandemic, a rapid review of evidence found.

THE NSPCC is warning of the long-lasting impact on the future health, wellbeing and life chances of babies born during the pandemic, as parents face heightened stress, social isolation and mental health problems. Today, at its flagship How Safe conference – being held online this year – the charity brought together a panel of guest speakers who discussed mental health in pregnancy and the child’s first year, the impact of the pandemic and its Fight for a Fair Startcampaign which is calling for every family to get the help they need.  Hosted by TV presenter Cherry Healey, the group in...

Britain's biggest teaching union has been accused of 'hijacking' the coronavirus crisis to push for pay rises and long-term perks while the educations of millions of children are shipwrecked.  The National Education Union (NEU) is including pay increases in 'key demands' and bosses have called for any reduction in class sizes to be 'long-term' - not just for social distancing during the pandemic.  Union leaders congratulated their members for getting schools closed down, claiming it was their threats to not turn up to class which led to Prime Minister Boris Johnson shutting schools in Engla...