This current report is very well produced and clearly lays out the state of child health in the four countries of the UK highlighting a life course approach with key conditions and services emphasised. The report has come at an opportune time with the spotlight clearly on children from a number of key reports including those of the Chief Medical Officers.1 Some of the drivers have included the lack of progress the UK is making compared with other countries, particularly in mortality statistics, and the pernicious effects of social inequalities on children’s lives and well-being. If we were to select a number of themes which run through the report, they are as follows:.......Login at top right hand side of page using your NHS OpenAthens for full text.