The First 1001 Days Movement of over 200 charities and professionals has launched the ‘Manifesto for Babies’ to highlight 5 urgent recommendations for all political parties. These are designed to help address worrying declines in baby health and welfare, and to support the most vulnerable babies and families.
The Manifesto for Babies was developed by a Steering Group comprised of Future Men, the Institute of Health Visiting, NSPCC, the National Children’s Bureau, Home-Start UK, the Anna Freud Centre, AiMH-UK, the Association of Child Psychotherapists, SANDS, Blackpool Centre for Early Child Development, Best Beginnings, Approachable Parenting, Fatherhood Institute, OxPIP, the Parent-Infant Foundation and elected individual experts: Professor Eunice Lumsden, Bethany Boddy and Emma Carey.
The recommendations represent the collective views of the First 1001 Days Movement, and not necessarily the individual policy positions of each and every member organisation.
Ahead of what is likely to be a busy election year, the Movement are urging politicians to invest in prevention, especially as ‘Start for Life’ funding runs out in 12 months’ time.
The manifesto recommendations include:
1. An ambitious cross-government strategy to support babies’ healthy development.
2. Sustainable funding for preventative services and extending funding for the ‘Start for Life’ programme
3. A rapid review of the tax and benefits system for parents and carers of under-2s
Download the Manifesto for Babies’ PDF
As part of the IMHAW2024 we are running the conference, ‘Speaking Up for Babies’
This conference will amplify the voices of babies to ensure that their needs are heard and addressed. Each session will contribute to growing a professional network of informed practitioners who can safeguard babies and support their well-being and emotional development.
This conference is for all practitioners working with babies and their families. Please join us and gain rich learning to
- inspire and enhance your practice
- build confidence in amplifying the voices of babies to ensure their needs are addressed
- help you contribute to positive outcomes for babies
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