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Vaccinations for all – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Vaccinations for All inquiry.

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Energy drinks inquiry – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee's inquiry into energy drinks. We welcome the increased scrutiny on food and beverages that have low or no nutritional or therapeutic value, contain potentially harmful ingredients and are heavily marketed to children and young people.

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Childhood Obesity Inquiry – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Health and Social Care Committee Childhood obesity inquiry. We welcome the continued emphasis and scrutiny on childhood obesity and recommend further coordinated and innovative action.

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First 1,000 Days (Wales) - consultation response

In 2017 we responded to the Children, Young People and Education Committee’s consultation on the First 1,000 Days. We welcome the commitment to focus on infants and very young children, as healthy children are more likely to become healthy adults.

Health policy

Infant health

Public health

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Healthy food and drink in childcare settings in Wales – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on draft guidance to support healthy food and drink provision in regulated childcare settings. We welcome evidence-based guidelines that address the well-recognised problems of childhood obesity and tooth decay.

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Dentistry in Wales – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s inquiry into dentistry in Wales. We welcome efforts to improve children’s oral health and have outlined recommendations for improving rates of tooth decay in Wales.

Oral health

Health policy

Public health

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Adverse childhood experiences – consultation response

In 2017 we responded to the Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into evidence-based early-years intervention.

Health policy

Infant health

Health inequalities

Wellbeing for children and young people

Safeguarding

Child protection

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First 1,000 Days – consultation response

In 2018, we responded to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s inquiry into the first 1,000 days of life. We support efforts to improve the first 1,000 days, recognising how important they are for children’s health and development in later life.

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Domestic abuse – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on transforming the response to domestic abuse. We support Government proposals to introduce a new statutory definition of domestic abuse, increase young people’s awareness and understanding of healthy relationships and focus on the prev...

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Physical activity – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to UKactive KIDS’ consultation on children’s health and physical activity. We welcome efforts to encourage children and young people to regularly partake in physical activity, which has physical and mental health benefits to their health.

Health policy

Public health

Nutrition

Wellbeing for children and young people