Chapter 5: Give every child the best start in life
Learning from the pandemic
We need to protect early intervention and prevention services incorporating a broad eligibility for support in universal, open, community based settings.
Some forms of information and advice can be provided on digital platforms, but cannot replace or dilute the importance of face-to-face support in holding conversations with our most vulnerable residents.
The early identification and action on the emotional wellbeing needs of children and young people should become a shared, strategic priority across services/partnerships.
There is a clear need to build on the existing statutory and community networks to help families meet basic needs - food, utilities, collecting prescriptions, welfare contact and more.