The National Healthy Childhood Programme is the HSE's universal programme of clinical care for all children to support them and their parents from birth. This support, particularly in the crucial first few years of life, helps to:Create the best outcomes for childrenBuild the foundations for health over their lifetime.The service is free to all children and includes screening, physical examinations and developmental assessments, infant feeding/lactation support, vaccinations and health information for parents. It is enshrined in law as one of the core explicit services for the HSE to deliver.