Reports

Children's mental health

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Shirin Shah

Portfolio Manager

Reports

Bolstering financial support during the first 1001 days of a child’s life

Stronger financial support in the first 1001 days of a child’s life is needed to ensure children in the UK get the best start in life.

Children's mental health

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Impact on Urban Health

Reports

Supporting families with neurodivergent children who are forced into temporary accommodation

We have worked alongside families, lawyers, housing professionals and health experts to develop guidance for supporting neurodivergent children and their families when forced into temporary housing.

Children's health and food

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Bryony Hirsch

Head of Communications

Reports

15 Jan 2026

Breastfeeding in focus

This report captures the perspectives of those working in and around breastfeeding and creates a policy and practice landscape of breastfeeding at local and national levels.

Financial foundations for adult health

Impact on Urban Health

Reports

Financial Shield project: Supporting health by tackling financial stress

Supporting working-age people with long-term health conditions and financial difficulties.

Children's health and food

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Impact on Urban Health

Reports

Evaluation of the Lambeth Schools Superzones convenience store project

Creating a healthier food environment for children and young people.

Children's mental health

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Jessica Luong

Digital Manager

Reports

Building Blocks

The UK government has committed to publishing a child poverty strategy. To help inform the government’s work, the Child Poverty Action Group, with support from Save the Children UK, and funding from Impact on Urban Health, has set out how to deliver an effective child poverty strategy.

Financial foundations for adult health

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Impact on Urban Health

Reports

Supporting households in energy debt

We commissioned Clear Consultancy Services to analyse the impact of higher energy debts on individuals, households, and the debt advice sector. The resulting executive summary outlines seven key recommendations for how Ofgem, government, and the energy sector can improve support.

Children's health and food

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Bryony Hirsch

Head of Communications

Reports

19 Nov 2024

More than a meal

An independent evaluation of universal primary free school meals for children in London.

Children's mental health

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Lauren Gasser

Communications Manager

Reports

Better SEND support for Black and mixed heritage children and families

We commissioned Global Child and Maternal Health to lead a research project to better understand the experiences of Black and mixed heritage children and families when a child has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).