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Since 2013, the First 1001 Days Movement and APPG have been raising awareness of the importance of babies’ emotional wellbeing.

Concern raised over future of ‘Start for Life’ 

The First 1001 Days Movement has written to new Ministers highlighting the urgent need for clarity over…

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First 1001 Days Movement calls for action to address decline in baby health

Over 200 charities publish a ‘Manifesto for babies’ today, to address a five-year decline in toddler development….

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A letter to Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer: The future of Start for Life and services that support babies

1 March 2024 RE. The future of Start for Life and services that support babies Dear Chancellor,…

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New First 1001 Days report highlights the ongoing impact for babies born during the COVID pandemic

A new report released by the First 1001 Days Movement and Institute of Health Visiting shows an…

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First 1001 Days Movement’s response to the National Review into the murders of Arthur and Star

Today we read, with enormous sadness, the National Review of the murders of Star Hobson and Arthur…

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Launch of Why Health Visitors Matter report

Today we are launching #HealthVisitorsMatter – a report compiled of short pieces by parents, professionals, and charity…

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Impact of COVID-19 Inquiry

Today the Government published its response to the Petitions Committee’s inquiry on the impact of COVID-19 on…

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Our briefing for the debate on ‘giving every child the best start in life’

On Tuesday 9th November there will be a backbench business debate in the House of Commons on…

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First 1001 Days Movement response to the Budget and Spending Review

In today’s Budget and Spending Review, the Chancellor stated the importance of a child’s first 1001 days…

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First 1001 Days Movement calls on the Chancellor to fund the Start for Life Vision

Today, we called on the Chancellor to provide the resources required to ensure that the Government’s Start…

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