Premature babies not having ‘essential’ checks at ages two and four – study

A target to reduce the rate of premature births to 6% by 2025 may not be met, a report has warned (PA) - (PA Wire)

There is “worrying evidence” that children who are born prematurely are not consistently getting recommended developmental checks when they are toddlers and before they start school, a report has warned.

It is also “clear” that a target to reduce the rate of premature births to 6% by 2025 will not be met.