As we say goodbye to 2024, Nursery World asked a selection of people who work with, or whose work concerns, children and families in the early years what their hopes and dreams are for the next 12 months, against a backdrop of ever-increasing challenges.
Amanda Allard and Matthew Dodd
co chairs, Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group
‘Our hope is that 2025 brings new investment and fresh thinking to reverse the shocking decline in the health of our children, and particularly the health of the most disadvantaged. Children must be a central pillar of the Government’s ten-year NHS plan and treated equitably in decisions on funding. We also hope the needs of children with long-term conditions, disabilities and those in end-of-life care are not overlooked in the necessary focus on prevention.
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