A Public Health Approach to Supporting Parents

This report describes a public health approach to supporting parents during the first 1000 days. The model brings together the latest theory, evidence and insight into the lived experience of parents and professionals in Wales. It identifies the key building blocks that need to be in place to support parents to give their child the best start in life.

The report also highlights and discusses implications for policy and practice to enable adoption of such an approach in Wales. It will be relevant for anyone with an interest in improving outcomes for children in Wales, in particular, policy leads, key professional groups such as midwifery and health visiting, and local strategic partnerships.