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Recommendation 13
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Set out plans to reverse substantial reductions in the number of school nurses.
Recommendation
School nurses are a valuable resource. They are a trusted adult who children can turn to, they can pick up on safeguarding concerns, and trends in problems such as STI prevalence in a community. They can also direct children to sexual health services, 30 The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in young people and other high risk groups reducing potential demand on hospital services and risks to long term health. In response to this Report the Government should set out plans to reverse the recent substantial and damaging reductions in the number of school nurses.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 7 May 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗