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Government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Government campaign promotes NHS advice on weaning as survey finds half of parents in England are confused about how much to feed their baby in the process.
Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.
Government announces funding to create the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world, helping to save lives and improve health outcomes.
Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.
Disney-inspired campaign relaunches to help kids get one hour of physical activity every day over the summer holidays.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Review will look into potential options of dietary supplements and fortified food and drinks.
The government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to help parents improve their children's diet.
Schools and colleges to benefit from a trained senior mental health lead for those who need support
Multi-million pound investment to create more Family Hubs across the country, building on a manifesto commitment
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
New Health and Wellbeing Fund will support 19 projects to reduce health inequalities among new mothers and babies.
Edenred site opens for schools to purchase eGift cards for eligible families to use at their choice of supermarkets
A new consultation has been launched on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK to tackle the obesity crisis and get the nation fit and healthy.
MenB vaccination programme has reduced cases of meningitis and septicaemia in young children by almost two-thirds.
Older blinds with looped cords or chains may pose a threat to children but you can make them safer.
Button batteries can badly injure or even kill a child, if swallowed.
Public Health England (PHE) publishes an evidence review of commercially available baby foods and drinks aimed at children up to 36 months.
Five local councils with forward-thinking ideas to address childhood obesity will receive funding.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Scarlet fever is a seasonal bacterial illness that is common at this time of year, mainly affects children, and is easily treated with antibiotics.
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