Government invests £36.5m in mental health support for families

Forming part of Labour's 'Plan for Change' initiative, which aims to provide children with the "best start in life", the government has announced a total funding boost of £126m for families. According to the UK Government, the funding will be used to provide thousands of families and children across England with a range of support, including access to pregnancy support, infant feeding advice, parenting classes and mental health support. Specifically, around £57m will be made available to 75 local authorities with high levels of deprivation in 2025 to 2026. This supports services to fa...