Motion NDM6251 Paul Davies

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises that secure housing, healthcare, education, and being safe at home, safe at school and in the community builds the foundation for a child’s healthy development;

2. Notes the importance of a long term vision for Child Health, which promotes health and well-being from birth.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to improve data collection and the understanding of child health in Wales by:

a) extending cancer experience surveys to collect data for under 16s;

b) conducting research into peer bullying; and

c) re-evaluating perinatal mental health support to ensure consistency across Wales for vulnerable families.