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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.

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.

Pledge to increase sports activity in schools

29 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

All school children will be coached in traditional sports such as cricket, tennis and athletics by 2012, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham has announced.