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<p>The 1,001 critical days from conception to the age of two set the foundations for
an individual’s cognitive, emotional and physical development. That is why the Government
is investing around £300 million to improve support for babies, children and families
through the joint Department of Health and Social Care and Department for Education
Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme.</p><p> </p><p>The safeguarding of children
and young people is also an important part of the National Health Service’s role.
This is why we have also published and disseminated a working definition of trauma-informed
practice for the health and care sector. In England, at the local authority level,
the police, integrated care board and local authority are under a statutory duty to
make arrangements to work together, and with other partners locally, to safeguard
children in their area.</p><p> </p><p>Officials in the Department of Health and Social
Care would be happy to meet with the WAVE Trust to discuss our joint commitment to
giving every baby the best start in life.</p>
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