12/02/2026
Update from the Healthy Young Minds Alliance: Families First Reforms – Cheshire East
As part of our ongoing partnership working with the Cheshire East Families First Programme, we’re pleased to share the latest updates on the national Families First reforms.
Cheshire East—alongside all areas nationally—is preparing to implement these reforms, which aim to transform the whole system of help, support and protection for children and families. The ambition is to ensure families can access the right help at the right time, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and prevention.
For families, this will mean a more connected and accessible experience. Rather than navigating multiple services or feeling unsure where to turn, they will be supported through an integrated, relationship focused approach that adapts to their needs.
January 2026 Programme Update
We’re pleased to share the latest Families First Programme Newsletter:https://buff.ly/VZhAyPP
2025 Overview Video
You can also watch a short video summarising the work completed during 2025, which lays the foundations for 2026 delivery. Click here to watch: https://buff.ly/3ZFU82y
Find Out More
To learn more about the Cheshire East Families First Partnership Programme, please visit Families First: https://buff.ly/5qNBPXm
E: familiesfirst@cheshireeast.gov.uk
As an Alliance, we remain committed to working collaboratively with Families First and all partners across the system to support this important programme throughout 2026.
