Put Children First
@putchildrenfirst.info
Led by Alder Hey Children's Charity, Put Children First is campaigning to ensure children and young people are at the heart of government policy. #IgniteTheSparks
https://putchildrenfirst.info/ 🧡 also follow @alderheycharity.org 💙
https://putchildrenfirst.info/ 🧡 also follow @alderheycharity.org 💙
CEO of @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft joined BBC Radio Merseyside today to discuss the removal of the two-child limit.
"Alder Hey's got a mission to give children the best possible start in life [...], and this was the single biggest way that the government could do that".
#PutChildrenFirst.
"Alder Hey's got a mission to give children the best possible start in life [...], and this was the single biggest way that the government could do that".
#PutChildrenFirst.
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
CEO of @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft joined BBC Radio Merseyside today to discuss the removal of the two-child limit.
"Alder Hey's got a mission to give children the best possible start in life [...], and this was the single biggest way that the government could do that".
#PutChildrenFirst.
"Alder Hey's got a mission to give children the best possible start in life [...], and this was the single biggest way that the government could do that".
#PutChildrenFirst.
CEO @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft, responds to the Budget and what scrapping the two-child limit from April 2026 will mean for children and young people.
Massive shout-out to all of the tireless campaigners who have called on the Government to end this policy.
#PutChildrenFirst.
Massive shout-out to all of the tireless campaigners who have called on the Government to end this policy.
#PutChildrenFirst.
November 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
CEO @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft, responds to the Budget and what scrapping the two-child limit from April 2026 will mean for children and young people.
Massive shout-out to all of the tireless campaigners who have called on the Government to end this policy.
#PutChildrenFirst.
Massive shout-out to all of the tireless campaigners who have called on the Government to end this policy.
#PutChildrenFirst.
Great to see Wes Streeting today at the King's Fund to set out the Government’s ambition for children’s health.
But the real highlight? Young people themselves. They asked the toughest questions, set the right priorities, and reminded everyone in the room what’s truly at stake.
But the real highlight? Young people themselves. They asked the toughest questions, set the right priorities, and reminded everyone in the room what’s truly at stake.
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Great to see Wes Streeting today at the King's Fund to set out the Government’s ambition for children’s health.
But the real highlight? Young people themselves. They asked the toughest questions, set the right priorities, and reminded everyone in the room what’s truly at stake.
But the real highlight? Young people themselves. They asked the toughest questions, set the right priorities, and reminded everyone in the room what’s truly at stake.
Great to be attending @thekingsfund.bsky.social today for this important conference.
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Great to be attending @thekingsfund.bsky.social today for this important conference.
🚨Introducing Jai! 👇
Jai is an incredibly talented cook and wants to be a chef when he grows up.
For a time, he couldn't attend mainstream education as it wasn't suitable for his needs.
Jai is calling on the government to listen to children and young people so they can fulfil their potential.
Jai is an incredibly talented cook and wants to be a chef when he grows up.
For a time, he couldn't attend mainstream education as it wasn't suitable for his needs.
Jai is calling on the government to listen to children and young people so they can fulfil their potential.
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🚨Introducing Jai! 👇
Jai is an incredibly talented cook and wants to be a chef when he grows up.
For a time, he couldn't attend mainstream education as it wasn't suitable for his needs.
Jai is calling on the government to listen to children and young people so they can fulfil their potential.
Jai is an incredibly talented cook and wants to be a chef when he grows up.
For a time, he couldn't attend mainstream education as it wasn't suitable for his needs.
Jai is calling on the government to listen to children and young people so they can fulfil their potential.
CEO of @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft, spoke on BBC Radio as we join 100+ charities urging the government to scrap the two-child limit in the upcoming budget.
For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
CEO of @alderheycharity.org, Fiona Ashcroft, spoke on BBC Radio as we join 100+ charities urging the government to scrap the two-child limit in the upcoming budget.
For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
For too long, children have been left behind, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s time the Chancellor #PutChildrenFirst.
🚨Next up, introducing Kacey of @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social👇
Kacey wants to be an occupational therapist.
She is passionate about supporting children and young people.
She is frustrated that politicians aren't putting children first and fancies herself as a future Prime Minister one day!
Kacey wants to be an occupational therapist.
She is passionate about supporting children and young people.
She is frustrated that politicians aren't putting children first and fancies herself as a future Prime Minister one day!
November 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🚨Next up, introducing Kacey of @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social👇
Kacey wants to be an occupational therapist.
She is passionate about supporting children and young people.
She is frustrated that politicians aren't putting children first and fancies herself as a future Prime Minister one day!
Kacey wants to be an occupational therapist.
She is passionate about supporting children and young people.
She is frustrated that politicians aren't putting children first and fancies herself as a future Prime Minister one day!
Delighted to be joining the Anti-Bullying Schools' Project 5th Anniversary event at the beautiful St George's Hall in Liverpool
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Delighted to be joining the Anti-Bullying Schools' Project 5th Anniversary event at the beautiful St George's Hall in Liverpool
🚨 First up, on our youth panel spotlight series, our ballroom dancer, Sophia! 👇
Sophia wants the government to prioritise children so they have the opportunity to be happy and creative, just like her.
Sophia wants the government to prioritise children so they have the opportunity to be happy and creative, just like her.
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🚨 First up, on our youth panel spotlight series, our ballroom dancer, Sophia! 👇
Sophia wants the government to prioritise children so they have the opportunity to be happy and creative, just like her.
Sophia wants the government to prioritise children so they have the opportunity to be happy and creative, just like her.
🚨Introducing our #PutChildrenFirst Youth Panel 👇
This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.
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This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🚨Introducing our #PutChildrenFirst Youth Panel 👇
This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.
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This group of talented children and young people have been brought together to speak on behalf of the campaign and for children across the UK, calling on policymakers to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.
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🪔 Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating!
As families come together to share light, hope and renewal, we’re reminded of the importance of creating a brighter future for every child. Let’s make sure every child in the UK can grow up with the opportunity to thrive – in health and in life. ✨
As families come together to share light, hope and renewal, we’re reminded of the importance of creating a brighter future for every child. Let’s make sure every child in the UK can grow up with the opportunity to thrive – in health and in life. ✨
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October 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🪔 Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating!
As families come together to share light, hope and renewal, we’re reminded of the importance of creating a brighter future for every child. Let’s make sure every child in the UK can grow up with the opportunity to thrive – in health and in life. ✨
As families come together to share light, hope and renewal, we’re reminded of the importance of creating a brighter future for every child. Let’s make sure every child in the UK can grow up with the opportunity to thrive – in health and in life. ✨
🚨 The #PutChildrenFirst campaign is at the #LabourPartyConference, ready to host our panel and launch our new 'Imagining a child-first NHS: connecting children and families to healthcare through innovation and technology' policy paper.
👇 Watch this space from 11.15 for live updates
#Lab25
👇 Watch this space from 11.15 for live updates
#Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🚨 The #PutChildrenFirst campaign is at the #LabourPartyConference, ready to host our panel and launch our new 'Imagining a child-first NHS: connecting children and families to healthcare through innovation and technology' policy paper.
👇 Watch this space from 11.15 for live updates
#Lab25
👇 Watch this space from 11.15 for live updates
#Lab25
Delighted to be attending a session with The Children’s Commissioner and a wonderful panel of speakers and CYP ambassadors.
September 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Delighted to be attending a session with The Children’s Commissioner and a wonderful panel of speakers and CYP ambassadors.
Reposted by Put Children First
Alongside colleagues from across the House, I've written to the PM calling for the 2-child benefit cap to be abolished.
The evidence is now overwhelming - it entrenches poverty, punishes families for their circumstances & undermines the futures of thousands of children.
The evidence is now overwhelming - it entrenches poverty, punishes families for their circumstances & undermines the futures of thousands of children.
September 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Alongside colleagues from across the House, I've written to the PM calling for the 2-child benefit cap to be abolished.
The evidence is now overwhelming - it entrenches poverty, punishes families for their circumstances & undermines the futures of thousands of children.
The evidence is now overwhelming - it entrenches poverty, punishes families for their circumstances & undermines the futures of thousands of children.
Children and young people account for 25% of the UK population, yet just 11% of NHS expenditure.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
September 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Children and young people account for 25% of the UK population, yet just 11% of NHS expenditure.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
It's time the government #PutChildrenFirst with a renewed approach to children's health through an NHS which is:
➡️Child-first;
➡️Digitally enabled;
➡️Preventative and community care-focused.
Children have spoken – and they are clear about what must change.
The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census shows exactly what young people want. And it’s a wake-up call for the Government.
#PutChildrenFirst
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census shows exactly what young people want. And it’s a wake-up call for the Government.
#PutChildrenFirst
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Mental health the top concern for almost three quarters of schools
Dame Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner for England, says vulnerable pupils facing long waits for treatment, poverty and homelessness need more support
www.thetimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Children have spoken – and they are clear about what must change.
The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census shows exactly what young people want. And it’s a wake-up call for the Government.
#PutChildrenFirst
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census shows exactly what young people want. And it’s a wake-up call for the Government.
#PutChildrenFirst
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Children and young people are our future scientists, innovators, artists, medics and entrepreneurs of the U.K.
But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks
#PutChildrenFirst
But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks
#PutChildrenFirst
August 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Children and young people are our future scientists, innovators, artists, medics and entrepreneurs of the U.K.
But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks
#PutChildrenFirst
But for too long, children’s health has not been a political priority, and now child poverty is at a record high.
It’s up to us to #IgniteTheSparks
#PutChildrenFirst
Almost two-thirds of 11-year-old English girls report having multiple health issues at least twice a week.
This is more than any other country in Europe.
It's time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
This is more than any other country in Europe.
It's time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
August 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Almost two-thirds of 11-year-old English girls report having multiple health issues at least twice a week.
This is more than any other country in Europe.
It's time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
This is more than any other country in Europe.
It's time to #PutChildrenFirst
#FutureForEveryChild
In the most deprived areas of the UK, nearly twice as many children have untreated tooth decay.
The government must tackle the dental crisis among children urgently and #PutChildrenFirst
#HealthEquity
The government must tackle the dental crisis among children urgently and #PutChildrenFirst
#HealthEquity
August 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In the most deprived areas of the UK, nearly twice as many children have untreated tooth decay.
The government must tackle the dental crisis among children urgently and #PutChildrenFirst
#HealthEquity
The government must tackle the dental crisis among children urgently and #PutChildrenFirst
#HealthEquity
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We have a one-in-a-million #FeelGoodFriday post for you this week... 🤩
Alder Hey has developed a life-saving new treatment for a rare condition called Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation (VGAM), which affects just one in a million children.
Alder Hey has developed a life-saving new treatment for a rare condition called Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation (VGAM), which affects just one in a million children.
August 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We have a one-in-a-million #FeelGoodFriday post for you this week... 🤩
Alder Hey has developed a life-saving new treatment for a rare condition called Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation (VGAM), which affects just one in a million children.
Alder Hey has developed a life-saving new treatment for a rare condition called Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation (VGAM), which affects just one in a million children.
Children and young people account for roughly a quarter of the UK population.
Yet, only 5% of the total health research funding is dedicated to their needs.
This must change if we are to address the growing health inequalities faced by children across the UK.
Yet, only 5% of the total health research funding is dedicated to their needs.
This must change if we are to address the growing health inequalities faced by children across the UK.
July 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Children and young people account for roughly a quarter of the UK population.
Yet, only 5% of the total health research funding is dedicated to their needs.
This must change if we are to address the growing health inequalities faced by children across the UK.
Yet, only 5% of the total health research funding is dedicated to their needs.
This must change if we are to address the growing health inequalities faced by children across the UK.
Obesity levels among children in reception in the most deprived areas of the UK are more than double those of children in the most affluent areas.
This cannot continue.
Every child must be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
This cannot continue.
Every child must be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
July 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Obesity levels among children in reception in the most deprived areas of the UK are more than double those of children in the most affluent areas.
This cannot continue.
Every child must be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
This cannot continue.
Every child must be given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
Amazing women! Well done, Lionesses!
Congratulations to the amazing Lionesses 👏👏👏👏👏
July 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Amazing women! Well done, Lionesses!
Tooth decay remains the leading cause for hospital admissions among 5 to 9-year-olds.
The government must #PutChildrenFirst to urgently address the dental crisis among children and young people.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The government must #PutChildrenFirst to urgently address the dental crisis among children and young people.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
July 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Tooth decay remains the leading cause for hospital admissions among 5 to 9-year-olds.
The government must #PutChildrenFirst to urgently address the dental crisis among children and young people.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity
The government must #PutChildrenFirst to urgently address the dental crisis among children and young people.
#FutureForEveryChild
#HealthEquity