Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears

A recent Covid inquiry revealed that the decision to redeploy health visitors has had devastating consequences for some children, with reports indicating that some have even lost their lives. The head of a health visiting charity emphasized that these children paid the 'highest price' due to the changes in health services during the pandemic. This situation highlights the critical importance of maintaining essential health services, especially for vulnerable populations, and raises urgent questions about the impact of policy decisions on child welfare.