The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has appointed Philip Anderson to be its strategic director of external affairs.
He is to join from the MS Society, where he is head of policy and evidence. Anderson has also held roles at the Department of Health and Social Care, covering issues such as tackling child obesity, social care reform and support for carers.
He takes over external affairs as the NCB marks its 60th anniversary this year.
“With Phil leading our policy, communications, research and development work, I am confident we will continue to unite people and organisations to create better childhoods for all children,” said NCB chief executive Anna Feuchtwang.
“The challenges facing babies, children, young people and their families are as daunting today as they have ever been.”
It's such a privilege to be joining @ncbtweets at this pivotal moment for babies, children, young people and their families. The NCB will mark its 60th birthday at a time of huge, huge challenges - but the history of those six decades shows how much change is possible. https://t.co/yiXFMJ6Q6g
— Phillip Anderson (@PhillipMSsoc) February 9, 2023
Anderson added: “As the National Children’s Bureau prepares to mark its 60th birthday, children and young people have never needed it more. In the face of the cost-of-living crisis and struggling services, Government inaction is leaving more children without the support they need.
"It is an extraordinary privilege to join NCB’s vital work and make sure that children and young people can tell their stories to those who need to hear them – and by doing so, change those stories for the better."
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