Children and Young People's Health Policy Influencing Group (HPIG)

Convened by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) and the Council for Disabled Children (CDC), the Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group (HPIG) provides a strong, independent voice on the health needs of babies, children and young people in England. 

Our membership includes over 60 leading national charities, Royal Colleges and professional associations engaging in advocacy, research, practice development and service delivery. Our members represent babies, children and young people from a range of backgrounds, ages, and needs. 

What we do and the impact we make

HPIG is a campaigning and influencing group that recognises that our impact is strongest when we work collectively. We meet regularly as a group to share insights with Government, provide feedback on consultations and legislation, work together on major policy reports and provide joint position statements.  

In the past year we have worked to ensure children are considered as part of the Major Condition’s Strategy, pushed for Government and Labour party commitments for a consistent child identifier and written a report on how newly formed Integrated Care Systems are considering the needs of babies, children and young people in their strategies and plans. 

Our priorities for 2024

In 2024, HPIG is holding the UK government to account through regular engagement with officials and parliamentarians to work with them to deliver on their commitment to raise the healthiest generation of children ever.  

In January, the coalition published an analysis of Integrated Care Systems strategies and plans and how they reflect the health needs of babies, children and young people. 

Published in November, HPIG’s Roadmap for the Healthiest Generation of Children Ever outlines how the government can improve child health outcomes. 

HPIG has also continued to influence national policy including on a Single Unique Identifier, and shaping an NHS Ten Year Plan that centres babies, children and young people. 

Finally, HPIG will continue working with Integrated Care Systems and ICB Executive Leads for Children to establish how strategies and plans are influencing delivery and what good practice looks like. 

 

To find out more please visit our webpages below or contact us at [email protected]