Obesity

Lord Ara Darzi has published the findings of an independent review of the NHS.

RCPCH is encouraged to see a number of child health focused policies in King’s Speech.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published research exploring what impact rising hardship is having in classrooms and primary and community healthcare settings across Britain.

In May 2024, we responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on restricting promotions of HFSS food and drinks. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.

In June 2024 we responded to the Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry into preventing ill health - obesity. This page provides a summary, and you can download our full response below.

Public Health Agency released the latest Children’s Health in Northern Ireland Statistics for 2022/3 with continuing bleak figures being illustrated from the national measuring programme on weight of children; highlighting that childhood immunisation rates are falling in Northern Ireland; and demons...

On 27 March, the Northern Ireland Executive published two reports which paint a stark picture for children in Northern Ireland.

The Welsh Government has outlined their decision in an impact assessment document.

NHS Digital has published official statistics for the National Child Measurement Programme, England, 2022/23 School Year.

The Scottish Government has announced its Programme for Government 2023-24 and has outlined a number of policies and announcements related to child health.