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A local authority is doubling the number of programmes it runs to help children battle obesity and stay healthy.

5 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Sefton council said the Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it! (Mend) programmes, which help families with children aged from seven to 13 live healthy lifestyles, had proved a success. Children taking...

Young mums screened for chlamydia

4 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young mums in Newcastle are to be automatically screened for chlamydia as part of their antenatal care.

Underage drinking forum set up in Scotland

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

A youth commission on alcohol is to be set up so young people can play a role in tackling Scotland's 2.25 billion pound alcohol misuse problem.

Consultation on tougher tobacco control

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

After raising the age of sale for tobacco from 16 to 18, the government is asking what further action it should take.

Young people help run autism charity

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young people with learning difficulties and autism are to get a bigger say in how the charity Dimensions is run.

£36m pledged for sports initiative

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Millions are to be spent on getting young people to play sports as diverse as snowboarding and American football.

Sex advice service for college starters

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

A sexual health information event is to be staged in Birmingham City Centre this week targeting students who are about to start college and university.

Campaign attacked over junk backers

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

Child health campaigners have criticised the government for involving junk food firms in a campaign to tackle obesity.

Software flaws delay launch of child database ContactPoint

3 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government database that will hold details on every child in England has been hit by last minute delays.

Northern Ireland bans sale of cigarettes to under-18s

1 September 2008, Children & Young People Now

A ban on selling cigarettes to under-18s has been introduced in Northern Ireland.