Child poverty is a 'crisis that cannot be ignored'
Summary
Public health officials in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have highlighted that one in five children in the area live in poverty. The annual report by the director of public health calls for action to address this issue, emphasizing that poverty impacts all parts of a child's life.Key Facts
- In Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, 27,000 children under 19 live in relative poverty.
- Child poverty in this area is 22.9%, higher than the England average of 21.9%.
- The public health report defines poverty as lacking money or resources for basic needs like food, heating, or rent.
- The report argues poverty is not unavoidable and can be changed through policies and systems.
- Recommendations include forming a child poverty taskforce involving multiple agencies.
- Local officials describe the situation as an "uncomfortable truth," affecting children's everyday lives.
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