CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE

Children are facing multiple issues around lack of physical activity, mental health issues and socio-economic and cultural inequalities. Magnified by the Covid pandemic, these limitations make it difficult for them to live their lives to their fullest potential. Research uncovers shocking truths:

- 40,000 kids start school obese

- 200,000 young people have been referred to mental health services in 3 months

- 1 in 3 children in the UK are living in poverty, including 2.2 million under-5s

At Cabinet level, there is no one to take responsibility for the health and wellbeing of children and young people and the 21st century evils that plague their future. A minister for loneliness exists but not a cabinet minister for children.

We’re demanding:

- A cabinet minister for children be appointed immediately

- Government must recognise that the first 1001 days of a child’s life impacts their physical and mental wellbeing for life and monies must be spent here

- All children are given the best start in life

- Every child deserves a voice

Add your name to demand a Cabinet Minister for Children to make a change.

*Image credit Kiana Bosman