Addressing Infant Mortality – Baby Box Initiative
December 19, 2024 Approved View on council websiteFull council record
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Resolved to:
1)
Request the Health & Wellbeing Board to review
the possibility of working with the 3rd sector to
Distribute BabyBoxes to up-to 100 newborns annually in the most
deprived postcodes including essential items like clothing,
bedding, and personal care products.
2)
Explore collaboration with health professionals and
community organisations to ensure effective delivery.
3)
Advocate for enhanced national implementation and
collaborate with government and local authorities to share
insights.
4)
If a program is considered deliverable, collect data
on program uptake and impact to guide future expansion and
integrate the BabyBox program into wider strategies targeting
health disparities, working with partners in health, education, and
social care.
Related Meeting
Council - Thursday, 19th December, 2024 4.30pm on December 19, 2024
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 Dec 2024 |