As we lock ourselves down to protect the NHS and save lives, there has been a huge focus on supporting the isolated and vulnerable. Across the UK, a wide range of support groups and community groups have sprung into action. Thousands have stepped...
Modern slavery: statutory guidance
The Home Office has published statutory guidance for England and Wales describing the signs that someone may be a victim of modern slavery, the support available to victims, and the process for determining whether someone is a victim. The guidance...
The First Thousand Days: early, integrated and evidence-based approaches to improving child health: coming to a population near you?
Date: The ‘First Thousand Days’ refers to the period from conception to the child’s second birthday. It is increasingly gaining traction as a concept to guide public health policy. It is seen as a crucial window of opportunity for interventions that...
Why Ralph McTell has updated his hit Streets of London for coronavirus era
Why Ralph McTell has updated his hit Streets of London for coronavirus era Watch Ralph McTell perform the new verse to his hit 70s song Streets of London It began with a conversation between a foreign correspondent who loves ballads, and his...
NGOs raise alarm as coronavirus strips support from EU refugees
NGOs warn lone children in particular have been effectively abandoned as Covid-19 forces support services to shut. Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on...
Supporting children and young people’s mental health
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has published advice and guidance for schools on how to help children and young people in primary, secondary and post-16 settings manage their mental health and wellbeing during times of...
