Children & young people

Children Just under a quarter of the North Tyneside population is between the age of 0 and 19 years.¹ Experiences in the early years have a life-long effect on many aspects of health and well-being.¹

Nineteen percent of young people in North Tyneside are currently living in poverty² and it is acknowledged that the impact of social and economic disadvantage on health starts before birth and accumulates throughout life.³

Current policy focuses on five outcomes which aim to improve the life chances for all children and young people. These include being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and experiencing economic well-being.

Alcohol

Breastfeeding

Carers

Child Adult Transition

Child Poverty

Dental Health

Domestic Violence

Drug misuse

Homelessness

Improving Children and Young Peoples mental and emotional wellbeing

Learning difficulties and disabilities

Migrant Health