Author name: Harry Mackay

Auto-enrolment of free school meals – A ‘No Brainer’?

Bremner & Co, with colleagues from FixOurFood, are accepted for publication in Public Health Nutrition. We’re excited to share that our work on free school meals auto-enrolment has just been published in the Public Health Nutrition journal! It’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and how close we are to solving a […]

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Pioneering a school food initiative: understanding impact through lived experience

Tower Hamlets became the first borough in the UK to extend Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) to both primary and secondary school students in 2022. Evidence indicates UFSM can address food insecurity, reduce stigma associated with means-tested Free School Meals, and tackle child hunger. In Tower Hamlets, a borough where 48% of children live in

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The Key Role of Local Authorities in Early Years Nutrition

Early years nutrition is the foundation of lifelong health, yet for too long it has been overlooked in government-led food strategy, both nationally and locally.  While school food has progressed, support for nurseries remains lacking. However, as seen in the London borough of Newham, local authorities can take the lead in driving meaningful change for

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Reflecting on the “More Than a Meal” Webinar: Insights and Impact

On January 14th, we hosted the “More Than a Meal: Evaluating Universal Free School Meals in London” webinar, and it was an incredible experience. Bringing together experts, academics, local government, policymakers, and practitioners, we explored the findings of Impact on Urban Health’s evaluation report on universal primary free school meals (UPFSM) in London. The topic

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