Carmen Sumadiwiria

Policy and Influencing Manager

Carmen focuses on our children's mental health programme and financial foundations for adult health programmes.

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carmen.sumadiwiria@urbanhealth.org.uk

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Dedicated to global health equity, Carmen leverages a diverse skill set cultivated over 10 years in the humanitarian and health policy sectors.

Recently transitioning from a role as a Registered Nurse, Carmen’s first-hand experience in the NHS complements her previous policy work with charities such as Médecins Sans Frontières and the British Red Cross.

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Children's mental health

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Why tackling child poverty isn’t just about cash

Policy and Influencing Manager Carmen Sumadiwiria explores how improving data sharing can work alongside investment to make a difference to children’s health.

Children's mental health

'Every kid matters'. Children sit with placards outside of the Department for Work and Pensions - photograph by Jonathan Hyams

Calling on government to tackle child poverty, a key driver of poor mental health in children

Ending child poverty is a huge challenge, and we cannot do this on our own. We're working with others to build the foundations for good mental health in children, starting with meeting their needs for secure housing, access to nutritious food, a nurturing school environment and safe spaces to play.

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