Responding to the Labour Party’s Child Health Action Plan, Royal College of Nursing General Secretary and Chief Executive, Pat Cullen, said:
“Nursing staff lead public health services and will support a focus on prevention and detection for the youngest. They can support the development of this approach with expertise and evidence on the clear benefits to health outcomes, society and communities when you invest in children and parents to break the cycle of disadvantage.
“By focusing on maternal mental health, healthy birthweight, and nutrition we can make vital progress and build upon it with later school readiness and early education programmes.
“Greater support for families and improving mental health services for children and young people will need investment in services and the nurses and others who run them. Our members work in schools, visit homes as well as lead clinics on these issues and their input can support a new government’s approach.”
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