The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a government funding boost as part of the Government’s Plan for Change. The funding will enable thousands of families across England to access pregnancy support, infant feeding advice, parenting classes and other support to help their child have the best start in life.  

Around £57 million will be made available to 75 local authorities with high levels of deprivation from 2025 to 2026. The money will be spent on Start to Life services for families with babies, from pregnancy to age 2.

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