Supporting a good start in life is crucial for good health and wellbeing
Supporting children and young people and their families from the very early stages of life is crucial in preventing ill health in future. It also has the added benefit of supporting and developing thriving, healthy communities and embedding good health at all levels in society.
Sarah Muckle
ADPH Co-Lead, Children and Young People
This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the transfer of the Healthy Child Programme for 0 to 5 year olds from the NHS, including the commissioning of health visitors and school nurses. The transfer marked the final part of the overall public health transfer in England, which took place in April 2013.
It joined up commissioning for 0 to 19 (and up to 25 years for young people with special educational needs and disabilities) to improve continuity for children and their families. It presented a unique opportunity for local authorities to transform and integrate health, education, social care and wider council-led services and focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.