Put Children First
@putchildrenfirst.info
Led by Alder Hey Children's Charity, Put Children First is campaigning to ensure children and young people are at the heart of government policy. #IgniteTheSparks
https://putchildrenfirst.info/ 🧡 also follow @alderheycharity.org 💙
https://putchildrenfirst.info/ 🧡 also follow @alderheycharity.org 💙
🚨Introducing Jai! 👇
Jai is an incredibly talented cook and wants to be a chef when he grows up.
For a time, he couldn't attend mainstream education as it wasn't suitable for his needs.
Jai is calling on the government to listen to children and young people so they can fulfil their potential.
Jai is an incredibly talented cook and wants to be a chef when he grows up.
For a time, he couldn't attend mainstream education as it wasn't suitable for his needs.
Jai is calling on the government to listen to children and young people so they can fulfil their potential.
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🚨Introducing Jai! 👇
Jai is an incredibly talented cook and wants to be a chef when he grows up.
For a time, he couldn't attend mainstream education as it wasn't suitable for his needs.
Jai is calling on the government to listen to children and young people so they can fulfil their potential.
Jai is an incredibly talented cook and wants to be a chef when he grows up.
For a time, he couldn't attend mainstream education as it wasn't suitable for his needs.
Jai is calling on the government to listen to children and young people so they can fulfil their potential.
CEO of @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft, spoke on BBC Radio as we join 100+ charities urging the government to scrap the two-child limit in the upcoming budget.
For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
CEO of @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft, spoke on BBC Radio as we join 100+ charities urging the government to scrap the two-child limit in the upcoming budget.
For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
🚨Next up, introducing Kacey of @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social👇
Kacey wants to be an occupational therapist.
She is passionate about supporting children and young people.
She is frustrated that politicians aren't putting children first and fancies herself as a future Prime Minister one day!
Kacey wants to be an occupational therapist.
She is passionate about supporting children and young people.
She is frustrated that politicians aren't putting children first and fancies herself as a future Prime Minister one day!
November 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🚨Next up, introducing Kacey of @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social👇
Kacey wants to be an occupational therapist.
She is passionate about supporting children and young people.
She is frustrated that politicians aren't putting children first and fancies herself as a future Prime Minister one day!
Kacey wants to be an occupational therapist.
She is passionate about supporting children and young people.
She is frustrated that politicians aren't putting children first and fancies herself as a future Prime Minister one day!
Delighted to be joining the Anti-Bullying Schools' Project 5th Anniversary event at the beautiful St George's Hall in Liverpool
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Delighted to be joining the Anti-Bullying Schools' Project 5th Anniversary event at the beautiful St George's Hall in Liverpool
🚨 First up, on our youth panel spotlight series, our ballroom dancer, Sophia! 👇
Sophia wants the government to prioritise children so they have the opportunity to be happy and creative, just like her.
Sophia wants the government to prioritise children so they have the opportunity to be happy and creative, just like her.
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🚨 First up, on our youth panel spotlight series, our ballroom dancer, Sophia! 👇
Sophia wants the government to prioritise children so they have the opportunity to be happy and creative, just like her.
Sophia wants the government to prioritise children so they have the opportunity to be happy and creative, just like her.
For too long, children haven't been a political priority, and now 4.5 million children live in poverty in the UK.
Ahead of next month's budget, it's time the government listen to the voices of young people and take bold action to reform and renew our national approach to children’s health.
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Ahead of next month's budget, it's time the government listen to the voices of young people and take bold action to reform and renew our national approach to children’s health.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
For too long, children haven't been a political priority, and now 4.5 million children live in poverty in the UK.
Ahead of next month's budget, it's time the government listen to the voices of young people and take bold action to reform and renew our national approach to children’s health.
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Ahead of next month's budget, it's time the government listen to the voices of young people and take bold action to reform and renew our national approach to children’s health.
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🚨Introducing our #PutChildrenFirst Youth Panel 👇
This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.
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This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🚨Introducing our #PutChildrenFirst Youth Panel 👇
This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.
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This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.
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🚨 The #PutChildrenFirst campaign is at the #LabourPartyConference, ready to host our panel and launch our new 'Imagining a child-first NHS: connecting children and families to healthcare through innovation and technology' policy paper.
👇 Watch this space from 11.15 for live updates
#Lab25
👇 Watch this space from 11.15 for live updates
#Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🚨 The #PutChildrenFirst campaign is at the #LabourPartyConference, ready to host our panel and launch our new 'Imagining a child-first NHS: connecting children and families to healthcare through innovation and technology' policy paper.
👇 Watch this space from 11.15 for live updates
#Lab25
👇 Watch this space from 11.15 for live updates
#Lab25
Delighted to be attending a session with The Children’s Commissioner and a wonderful panel of speakers and CYP ambassadors.
September 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Delighted to be attending a session with The Children’s Commissioner and a wonderful panel of speakers and CYP ambassadors.
Children and young people account for 25% of the UK population, yet just 11% of NHS expenditure.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
September 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Children and young people account for 25% of the UK population, yet just 11% of NHS expenditure.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
Children and young people are our future scientists, innovators, artists, medics and entrepreneurs of the U.K.
But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks
#PutChildrenFirst
But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks
#PutChildrenFirst
August 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Children and young people are our future scientists, innovators, artists, medics and entrepreneurs of the U.K.
But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks
#PutChildrenFirst
But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks
#PutChildrenFirst
Almost two-thirds of 11-year-old English girls report having multiple health issues at least twice a week.
This is more than any other country in Europe.
It's time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
This is more than any other country in Europe.
It's time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
August 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Almost two-thirds of 11-year-old English girls report having multiple health issues at least twice a week.
This is more than any other country in Europe.
It's time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
This is more than any other country in Europe.
It's time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
In the most deprived areas of the UK, nearly twice as many children have untreated tooth decay.
The government must tackle the dental crisis among children urgently and #PutChildrenFirst
#HealthEquity
The government must tackle the dental crisis among children urgently and #PutChildrenFirst
#HealthEquity
August 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In the most deprived areas of the UK, nearly twice as many children have untreated tooth decay.
The government must tackle the dental crisis among children urgently and #PutChildrenFirst
#HealthEquity
The government must tackle the dental crisis among children urgently and #PutChildrenFirst
#HealthEquity
Children and young people account for roughly a quarter of the UK population.
Yet, only 5% of the total health research funding is dedicated to their needs.
This must change if we are to address the growing health inequalities faced by children across the UK.
Yet, only 5% of the total health research funding is dedicated to their needs.
This must change if we are to address the growing health inequalities faced by children across the UK.
July 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Children and young people account for roughly a quarter of the UK population.
Yet, only 5% of the total health research funding is dedicated to their needs.
This must change if we are to address the growing health inequalities faced by children across the UK.
Yet, only 5% of the total health research funding is dedicated to their needs.
This must change if we are to address the growing health inequalities faced by children across the UK.
Obesity levels among children in reception in the most deprived areas of the UK are more than double those of children in the most affluent areas.
This cannot continue.
Every child must be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
This cannot continue.
Every child must be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
July 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Obesity levels among children in reception in the most deprived areas of the UK are more than double those of children in the most affluent areas.
This cannot continue.
Every child must be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
This cannot continue.
Every child must be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
Tooth decay remains the leading cause for hospital admissions among 5 to 9-year-olds.
The government must #PutChildrenFirst to urgently address the dental crisis among children and young people.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The government must #PutChildrenFirst to urgently address the dental crisis among children and young people.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
July 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Tooth decay remains the leading cause for hospital admissions among 5 to 9-year-olds.
The government must #PutChildrenFirst to urgently address the dental crisis among children and young people.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The government must #PutChildrenFirst to urgently address the dental crisis among children and young people.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
In the north of England, roughly one in three children live in poverty.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst to reduce this figure and give children the best possible chance to succeed in life.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquality
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst to reduce this figure and give children the best possible chance to succeed in life.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquality
July 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In the north of England, roughly one in three children live in poverty.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst to reduce this figure and give children the best possible chance to succeed in life.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquality
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst to reduce this figure and give children the best possible chance to succeed in life.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquality
Almost three thousand children had tooth decay so severe they attended A&E last year.
The government must #PutChildrenFirst at the heart of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan to urgently address this crisis.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The government must #PutChildrenFirst at the heart of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan to urgently address this crisis.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
June 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Almost three thousand children had tooth decay so severe they attended A&E last year.
The government must #PutChildrenFirst at the heart of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan to urgently address this crisis.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The government must #PutChildrenFirst at the heart of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan to urgently address this crisis.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
36% of primary school children are overweight or obese.
The upcoming 10-Year Health Plan must urgently address the rising obesity rates among children.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The upcoming 10-Year Health Plan must urgently address the rising obesity rates among children.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
June 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
36% of primary school children are overweight or obese.
The upcoming 10-Year Health Plan must urgently address the rising obesity rates among children.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The upcoming 10-Year Health Plan must urgently address the rising obesity rates among children.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
Obesity levels among children in reception in the most deprived areas of the UK are more than double those of children in the most affluent areas.
The 10-Year Health Plan must urgently address the rising obesity rates among children.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The 10-Year Health Plan must urgently address the rising obesity rates among children.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
June 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Obesity levels among children in reception in the most deprived areas of the UK are more than double those of children in the most affluent areas.
The 10-Year Health Plan must urgently address the rising obesity rates among children.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The 10-Year Health Plan must urgently address the rising obesity rates among children.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
In the UK, 4.5 million children are living in poverty, which is exacerbating child health inequalities.
The Government must #PutChildrenFirst to give every child the chance to succeed in life.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The Government must #PutChildrenFirst to give every child the chance to succeed in life.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
June 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In the UK, 4.5 million children are living in poverty, which is exacerbating child health inequalities.
The Government must #PutChildrenFirst to give every child the chance to succeed in life.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The Government must #PutChildrenFirst to give every child the chance to succeed in life.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
Children and young people make up around 25% of the UK population yet make up just 11% of NHS expenditure.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
June 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Children and young people make up around 25% of the UK population yet make up just 11% of NHS expenditure.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
In the most deprived areas of the UK, nearly twice as many children have untreated tooth decay.
The government must #PutChildrenFirst at the heart of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan to urgently address this crisis.
#HealthEquity
The government must #PutChildrenFirst at the heart of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan to urgently address this crisis.
#HealthEquity
June 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
In the most deprived areas of the UK, nearly twice as many children have untreated tooth decay.
The government must #PutChildrenFirst at the heart of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan to urgently address this crisis.
#HealthEquity
The government must #PutChildrenFirst at the heart of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan to urgently address this crisis.
#HealthEquity
Good to hear from SoS Wes Streeting at today's NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester. Honest and frank and clearly delighted at the Spending Review outcomes for the NHS.
June 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Good to hear from SoS Wes Streeting at today's NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester. Honest and frank and clearly delighted at the Spending Review outcomes for the NHS.
Children and young people are our future scientists, innovators, artists, medics and entrepreneurs of the U.K.
But for too long children’s health has not been a political priority and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
But for too long children’s health has not been a political priority and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
June 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Children and young people are our future scientists, innovators, artists, medics and entrepreneurs of the U.K.
But for too long children’s health has not been a political priority and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
But for too long children’s health has not been a political priority and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild