Scottish Government advisers have raised the alarm over the "harm" caused by covid restrictions to the development of young children.The experts warned of key milestones being missed, parent and baby groups staying closed, and a rise in obesity for five year olds.
Previous lockdowns included school and nursery closures, as well as vital services for babies and toddlers being paused. The Government has cited schools and childcare facilities staying open as a top priority for 2022, but members of a covid advisory sub-group have laid bare the concerns of the impact so far.
Members include Professors Devi Sridhar and Linda Bauld, whose commentary on covid during the pandemic has been welcomed.In a minute of a meeting from December 14th, the
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