A new post-evaluation of Dads at their Best (DATB) — Swindon Borough Council’s support service for young fathers — has highlighted the programme’s lasting positive impact on dads, children, and families. Developed in partnership with the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) National Unit and the local FNP team, DATB helps young fathers build confidence, parenting skills, and stronger family relationships. The 2025 evaluation found that both young fathers and professionals continue to praise the service for

Over 3,500 pupils, aged between 8 and 15 years, across 62 Swindon primary and secondary participated in the latest schools survey. The survey captured pupils’ views on mental and emotional health and lifestyle behaviours that contribute to their overall wellbeing, with findings covering issues such as bullying, sleep, social media and mental health. The survey findings will help shape Swindon’s new Health Improvement Strategy for Children and Young People, but also support schools, Swindon’s Public

The Director of Public Health (DPH) has a statutory requirement, under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, to produce an annual report detailing the health of the population. The purpose of this report is to provide insight into the health of people in Swindon. The Swindon Director of Public Health report 2024, ‘The Health Needs of Children and Young People in Swindon 2024 by the Children and Young People in Swindon’, includes audio-clips and

The health needs of our youngest residents are key to shaping a healthy and thriving community. Identifying areas which have consequences for their lifelong health with the potential for preventative action is therefore crucial. The Swindon Children and Young People Health Needs Assessment 2024 provides a broad overview of the health needs of this population group, covering a range of topic areas and different population subgroups from pregnancy to the age of 24. It identifies

Swindon’s Early Intervention, Youth and Community strategy will encompass the direction of Swindon’s two-year Children’s Services Improvement Plan to deliver real and sustainable transformation that delivers improved outcomes for the most vulnerable children and young people with regard for improvement across practice, people, place, and processes.  The report is available to view or download from the Health and Wellbeing strategies page.