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'First 1,000 Days of Life' parliamentary inquiry launches 

1 min read Early Years Health
Practitioners are being given the chance to influence government early years policy as a parliamentary inquiry launches into the first 1,000 days of life.
Lifelong Links supports children to stay in touch with family members. Picture: Adobe Stock
The Family Hubs and Start for Life programme was announced in 2021. Picture: AdobeStock

The Health and Social Care Committee, which has set up the inquiry The First 1,000 Days: A renewed focus, is updating itself on the impact that family hubs and integrated care systems have had in recent years.

It follows on from the committee’s first 1,000 days inquiry in 2019, which found “significant variation in the provision of support to parents and families” during this critical time, which is known to influence life chances.

MPs on the cross-party committee are revisiting the topic in light of the Labour Government’s ‘mission’ of breaking down barriers to opportunity as part of its ‘Plan for Change’.

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