The Infant Mental Health (IMH) Framework was published in 2016 by the Public Health Agency, following substantial engagement with key stakeholders, as well as public consultation.
NCB believes that HM Treasury has listened to many of the arguments put forward by the children’s sector and we applaud them for this. But creating lasting change must mean sustained growth in other areas of public spending too.
This briefing highlights our collective concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on children under 5 and their families, and sets out recommendations for action to stop these concerns having a long-term impact.
