APPG Activities

The First 1001 Days Movement welcomes the government’s decision to abolish the two-child limit from April 2026. It is the most cost-effective way to lift children out of poverty.  Growing up in poverty can harm a baby’s healthy growth and development, with lasting effects on their wellbeing now and in the future.  Our Movement called for the two-child limit…

We welcome publication of the Men’s Health Strategy, and its recognition that fatherhood is a critical life stage shaping men’s health, children’s outcomes, and family wellbeing. It is also great to see the government recognise, “babies and children benefit from secure relationships with their fathers”. Also, we are pleased to see a commitment to include fathers…

We have recently submitted evidence to the Government as part of its parental leave and pay review.  Our submission highlights that current parental leave and pay arrangements do not adequately support the Government’s objective of ensuring babies receive the best start in life. Evidence shows that accessible, sufficient, and financially viable parental leave is linked…

The First 1001 Days Movement has responded to the Government’s Men’s Health Strategy consultation, calling for fatherhood to be recognised as a key area within the strategy. Our submission highlights that the perinatal period is a known window of vulnerability for men, with around 1 in 10 new fathers experiencing postnatal depression and many more…

This week (2 July 2025), the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Babies (Pregnancy to Age Two) met Ashley Dalton MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention at the Department of Health and Social Care.  Maya Ellis MP welcomed MPs and outlined her research to date and meetings with sector experts including Dame Andrea…

On 11 June Chancellor Rt Hon Rachel Reeves set out the government’s spending for the next three years in the Spending Review. In advance of this, as secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2) we supported MPs and Peers to call for investment in babies, children and families through a…

The First 1001 Days Movement has recently submitted its submission to the Government’s 2025 spending review.  The submission focuses on how the Government can meet its ambition to give children the best start in life by investing in the first 1001 days. The key asks link back to our ‘Manifesto for Babies’ and include:  Investing…

The First 1001 Days Movement has elected its new steering group, after an online vote by its members.  In line with the Movement’s terms of reference, the steering group is comprised of 12 organisational members and 3 individual supporters.    This year’s elections were particularly competitive.   35 nominations were received for the places reserved for organisational members.…

The First 1001 Days Movement is electing a new Steering Group.  The Steering Group is elected by members of the First 1001 Days Movement.  The Steering Group oversee the Movement’s campaigns, develop policy positions and statements.  In line with the Movement’s terms of reference, the steering group is comprised of 12 organisational members and 3…