Babies and children 'forgotten and failed' in Covid response, say health workers
Survey finds almost two-thirds of health visitors in England reported rise in child neglect
dBabies and young children have been forgotten and failed in England’s pandemic response, health visitors have said.
The annual survey by the Institute of Health Visiting found that 61% of health visitors in England reported an increase in cases of child neglect. Four out of five reported a rise in domestic violence and abuse, and perinatal mental illness.
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