A PAST PROJECT – CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE
The purpose of Children’s Alliance was to encourage policy-makers to put children at the heart of all decision-making, and the campaign co-ordinated sector-wide support for the Government to appoint a Cabinet Minister for Children and Young People.
This strong voice for children and young people at Cabinet level would work in the same way that the interests of women are served by the current Cabinet Minister for Women and Equalities. Similarly, a Minister for Loneliness at Cabinet level has been in post since July 2018.
Seven reports were produced during this project and these can be downloaded from the links below:
A Plan for Play – October 2023
Research has shown the importance of play to every aspect of child health, development and wellbeing, and yet many children have little or no access to high quality play opportunities. We owe it to children to make a plan for play that sees every child in every place playing every day, and this report makes that case.
The Role of the Family in Early Years Education – September 2023
In the early years children experience rapid growth and development in all areas including physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. This report looks at the crucial role of the family during this time.
Preconception Care – July 2023
Parental preconception health and the first 1,000 days of a child’s antenatal and postnatal life are main determinants of one’s later health, wellbeing and social opportunities.
Family and Community – September 2022
This report discusses the changing nature of the UK’s communities and the likely outcomes for future society, challenging the myth that “the old ways are the best”. It calls upon government, institutions, and individuals to champion a connected and inclusive future.
With NHS data showing a 90% increase on 2020 figures in the number of children referred for urgent mental health treatment, this report makes several proposals to ensure that we are delivering for our children and young people.
Physical Health – December 2021
This report shows that some groups of children and young people begin life hampered by disadvantage due to their family grouping, geographical, cultural or socioeconomic circumstances. It outlines proposals to address the concern that without effective co-ordinated measures led by Government, the next generation of UK adults will be the least healthy in living memory.
“Giving children the best start in life is by far the most effective way to address health inequalities in the long term.” This is the tenet of Children’s Alliance and the focus this report, which considers where we are now as a society, as well as setting a roadmap for improving outcomes for children in the future.
A PAST PROJECT – WASTED MONEY, WASTED LIVES
The aim of the project was to trigger improvements to health and education services for people with epilepsy. Dramatically improved profile achieved leading to special provisions to improve NHS services for people with epilepsy.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Jenny Caven, Head of External Affairs of Slimming World
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Alison Cornell, Programme Lead, Research, Policy & Campaigns at Young Epilepsy
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Sharon Wood, Chief Executive, Joint Epilepsy Council
Phil has provided public affairs services for the JEC for several years and has significantly raised the profile of epilepsy issues with politicians and policy makers. He has developed a very good understanding of the condition which together with his considerable and detailed knowledge of public affairs has enabled us to lobby more effectively in order to improve services for people affected by epilepsy.
Alan Cruickshank, Head of Governance & Planning at Leonard Cheshire Disability
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