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A call out to the amazing #ChangingChildrensChances team. This amazing project has generated high quality papers co-designed with our policy end users and cross disciplinary investigators. For modest funds it shows you what’s possible and necessary to drive precision policy - or determine the right stack of interventions needed for children at the right time to address inequity. Using existing data and cutting edge statistics together with innovative thinking and lived experience. We can’t wait for all the RCTs - we need to act now and rapidly PROVE what works. Great lessons here for driving equitable early years policy using cutting edge science and existing administrative and cohort data to speed up the pace of research and translation. Indeed when you see the impressive translation statistics it sure looks like great bang for the investment buck! Lessons for Australian Bureau of Statistics Lifecourse in order to #TargetEntrenchedDisadvantage; Department of Social Services (DSS) #EarlyYearsStrategy and Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) #InvestmentDialogueforAustraliasChildren Centre for Community Child Health Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Brotherhood of St Laurence Beyond Blue Elodie O'Connor Sarah Gray Sue Woolfenden Gerry Redmond Katrina Williams Cindy Pham, PhD Dr Meredith O'Connor Naomi Priest Hannah Badland Generation Victoria Fran Azpitarte Jun Guo Margarita Moreno- Betancur Marnie Downes

This event delved into the impact of non-inclusive research on Equity-deserving communities, highlighted practical aspects of inclusive research & community engagement, and examined the intersectionality of childhood disability and racial identity/ethnicity in Canada. Dr. Bukola Salami, RN, PhD launched our event by emphasizing EDI & an intersectional lens in child health research. Canada's wealth contrasts with child poverty and environmental neglect, prompting the need for inclusive research, community engagement, and an EDI Action Plan. The next session on inclusive research & community engagement from the POPCORN network discussed the importance of commitments to EDI & anti-racism, challenges in health equity training for academics, and the importance of co-designing studies with communities. In the final session, we explored vital aspects including team diversity, respectful engagement, and the impact of intersectionality on child health outcomes. The takeaways were valuable EDI principles, practical tips, and resources for advancing child health equity through research. Don't miss our final session in our series on March 28: Evidence-informed Policy: Advancing health equity for all children. Register now to be part of the discussion: https://bit.ly/48XVSYR #ChildHealthEquity Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Paula Robeson Alberta Children's Hospital University of Calgary IWK Health One Child Every Child

Great to see this collaborative scoping review on health visiting for children under five, now published in Primary Health Care Research & Development. https://lnkd.in/gHHbK7Ag This review explores key priorities for improving services, with insights from parents and professionals, highlighting how health visiting supports families, the challenges faced, and what’s needed to better understand its impact. At Care City, we were proud to undertake consultations with parents, ensuring their voices and lived experiences helped shape the study’s priorities. The review explores how policymakers, funders and research teams can better mobilise to build the evidence base for early years services—critical for supporting families and young children. A big thank you to all stakeholders, researchers and parents involved in this important work. Jenny Woodman, Julie Atkins, Francesca Cavallaro, Katie Harron, Rebecca Cassidy, Eirini-Christina Saloniki, Sally Kendall, Amanda Clery, Helen Bedford, Louise Mc Grath-Lone, UCL, University of Kent #EarlyYears #HealthResearch #Collaboration #EvidenceBasedPolicy 

"If you're an Autistic person, your access to, or levels of support, depend on your postal code, and it shouldn't be that way," says Dr. Mackenzie Salt, lead researcher of the Canadian Autistic Adult Needs Assessment Survey. Recently, our Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Mackenzie Salt, met with Katherine Singh, Yahoo Style, to discuss the findings from Part 1 of the Canadian Autistic Adult Needs Assessment Survey. This research project represents the first survey focused on understanding the real-life needs of Autistic adults in Canada. To read the full article, visit: https://lnkd.in/g47Q62fU To learn how we can better support the health and wellbeing of Autistic adults in this country, we invite you to read the report, “Fostering Inclusion: Exploring the Needs of Autistic Adults in Canada.” Visit: https://lnkd.in/gxi-wPjK -- Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada McMaster University Institute of Health Services and Policy Research Azrieli Foundation The Offord Centre for Child Studies The Sinneave Family Foundation #AutismAcceptance #AutismLeadership #Research #NationalAutismStrategy #AdultNeeds #WorldAutismMonth

📢..."For Policy makers; Investing in services that support early childhood development and in child-friendly policies, help 👫children and societies thrive...". World Health Organization guidelines who.int/teams/maternal… 🎉These investments enhance cognitive, emotional, and social development, reduce inequalities, and promote long-term societal and economic benefits. According to WHO guidelines, prioritizing early childhood interventions can lead to healthier, more resilient communities." #Early childhood experiences from birth to age 8 affect the development of the brain's architecture, which provides the foundation for all future learning, behavior and health. A strong foundation helps children develop the skills they need to become well-functioning adults.

"Give me a child until he is seven, and I will show you the foundations of the man." – Aristotle “This timeless truth remains critical today. The first few years of life are vital in shaping health and well-being, yet health inequalities in the UK continue to rise.” Our director of health, Rukshana Kapasi, and Raj Jain, chair of NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB, co-authored this article 📰 https://brnw.ch/21wOFcR on why prevention is so important when it comes to children’s health. “Too many children face poverty, poor nutrition, and limited access to care, while crisis intervention costs continue to climb. “Research shows that early intervention works. The Sure Start programme’s long-term impact on children’s health proves that proactive support can reduce future health costs. At Barnardo’s, we’ve found that every £1 invested in family support can save £2.60 for the state. “Initiatives like the Child Health Equity Collaborative in Cheshire & Merseyside are making real strides by involving children in decision-making and addressing social health determinants, such as literacy and school readiness. “To build a healthier, more prosperous future, we must shift our focus to prevention, not just intervention.” #ChildHealth #HealthEquity #PreventionMatters #FutureGenerations

To support older adults living alone with cognitive impairment, numerous challenges persist, requiring a multifaceted approach to effectively address their needs. The LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston shares compelling research showing that collaboration among various stakeholders is crucial in developing comprehensive solutions. Initiatives that focus on community support, research-policy synergy, and advocacy for improved services are essential in enhancing the quality of life for this vulnerable demographic. By exploring these avenues, we can pave the way for a more cohesive and impactful support system tailored to meet the unique requirements of older adults with cognitive impairment. Read more at the link below in comments: Key Takeaways: ✅Awareness and advocacy are crucial for supporting older adults with cognitive impairment. ✅Collaboration between housing providers, researchers, and policymakers is essential. ✅Policy changes are needed to enhance support services for this vulnerable population. ✅ Increased resources and initiatives can address the unique challenges faced by these individuals. #seniorliving #cognitiveimpairment #leadingage #jenniferdrago

Exciting news! My latest blog, "The Role of Health Citizenship in Improving Health Outcomes for Childhood Trauma and Violence," has been published in Emerald Publishing. In this piece, I explore the concept of health citizenship and its impact on addressing childhood trauma and violence. Emerald Publishing is currently calling for papers on "Health Citizenship – is participation always effective?" If you're conducting research or have insights to share on this topic, consider submitting your work. #HealthCitizenship #ChildhoodTrauma #ViolencePrevention #EmeraldPublishing #CallforPapers

🌟 Exploring the Impact of Health Visiting Services in England 🌟 In the vital journey of nurturing children under five, health visiting services stand out as a cornerstone of support for families. This pivotal universal service not only promotes health but also safeguards well-being during these formative years. 🔍 The latest article dives deep into stakeholder perspectives, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive research to enhance service responsiveness and accessibility. Parents, policymakers, and health leaders are calling for rigorous studies to evaluate current practices against ideal ‘gold standard’ models. Key insights include: - The critical role of health visiting in early childhood development. - The necessity for robust research methodologies to accurately assess impact. - Prioritizing areas like infant-parent attachment and mental health to improve service quality. As we strive for effective market access in healthcare, addressing these research gaps is essential! 👉 Click the link to read more about how we can shape a brighter future for our children through improved health visiting services! #ChildDevelopment #FamilySupport #HealthEconomics #HealthVisiting #HealthcareResearch #PublicHealth #Publications #MarketAccess #MarketAccessToday

We had a meaningful time last month launching the Technical Advisory Board of the new "Social Norms & Adolescent Evidence Review" initiative, supported by and in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. With insight from this technical advisory board of social norms experts from the US, UK, DRC, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, we're asking what the existing evidence says about.. ❓ ...the relationship between normative contexts of adolescent girls and young women and outcomes related to SRH, economic empowerment, GBV, and child early and forced marriage? ❓ ...the effectiveness of norms-shifting programming and the way media and faith-based approaches influence social norms? At our first meeting, the advisory board was able to: ✅ Introduce and launch the technical advisory board  ✅ Introduce the project and the #GenderNorms Learning Agenda ✅ Gather inputs from advisory board members on scoping review protocol (methodology, outputs, project’s goals) ✅ Set expectations for advisory board membership ✅ Share info on upcoming project activities and determine how the advisory board can engage Learn more about this work: https://lnkd.in/eb--Tuhf #socialnorms #gendernorms #SRH #childmarriage #GBV __ CC: Population Media Center, BBC Media Action, Save the Children US, The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health, University at Buffalo, Aspen Institute New Voices Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Policy Innovation Centre, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, PCI India, University of Southern California, Tearfund, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Health Visions