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Yvette Cooper announces new maternity and domestic abuse initiatives
At the Labour Party conference, Health Secretary Yvette Cooper announced several major public health initiatives. She unveiled the ‘Healthy Babies’ programme, a national maternity plan designed to improve the tracking of infant and child deaths and provide integrated family support. The plan aims to restore Sure Start health services to family hubs, with a goal of reaching 1,000 hubs across England by 2028.
Additionally, Cooper pledged a public health approach to combat domestic abuse, describing violence against women and girls as an ‘epidemic’. The government intends to invest nearly £50 million into this initiative, which includes £15 million for victim support services in England and a ‘Steps to Safety’ scheme to train GPs to recognize and refer victims to specialist care.
Regarding pensions, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden confirmed that the government will maintain the triple lock on state pensions for the duration of the current Parliament, stating that any adjustments would only occur after 2030.
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Andy Burnham · England · Labour Party · NHS · Yvette Cooper
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government will maintain the triple lock on state pensions for the duration of the current Parliament. www.europesays.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government aims to reach up to 1,000 family hubs across England by 2028. www.independent.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government will invest nearly £50 million in a public health approach to support victims of domestic violence.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government will bring back Sure Start health services into every family centre. www.independent.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] £15 million will be allocated for victim support services across England.