Adrian Sanders MP heeds call to invest in children and families and save future generations

Adrian Sanders MP for Torbay has pledged their commitment to early intervention services at a reception hosted by Action for Children, Family Action and Children England in support of vulnerable children, young people and their families in Torbay. 

Adrian was invited to attend The Smart Money event hosted by the charities so they could see first hand not only how effective early intervention services are in tackling deep rooted problems such as deprivation and neglect before they spiral out of control but also the economic benefits they bring to the public purse. At the event, MPs posted their pledge to help give children and their families a brighter future.

The three charities, who between them represent many hundreds of local schemes supporting vulnerable children and their families, have asked MPs to help make a difference by writing to the chancellor to ask how the Treasury intends to deliver efficiency to the economy, challenging their local authority to find out how vulnerable families are being helped in their constituency and holding a child-centred day at their MPs surgery.

Adrian said “I recognise the crucial role that early intervention can play both in creating brighter futures for disadvantaged children and families, and in delivering savings to the taxpayer in reduced social and welfare costs. I am looking forward to working in partnership with Action for Children, Family Action and Children England while in office to ensure we make tomorrow better for children and families in Torbay.”

A spokesperson for the campaign said “It is great that Adrian Sanders has responded to our call to work together to make sure early intervention becomes the norm and we can break the cycles of deprivation that blight the lives of many in the UK. The three charities have a long-term commitment to making this happen and by working in partnership with the new parliament we think we can make a real difference to vulnerable children and families.”

At the event Adrian heard Children’s Minister Tim Loughton MP give a keynote address. They also had the chance to meet with children and families who use the support services provided by Family Action and Action for Children and a number of celebrities who were supporting the event.