Matthew Moffatt, who is autistic, struggled when he started at De Montfort University. “When I saw how busy my lecture theatre was, it was terrifying,” he says. “My sense of panic is through the roof and I’m not very good at controlling it. It just...
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Aldi issues plea for vulnerable people to come and collect free food on Christmas Eve
German discounter Aldi has pledged to give all of its unsold fresh food to charity after stores close on Christmas Eve. The supermarket chain issued a plea online, calling for organisations across the country to head into stores on December 24 to...
Report reveals traumatic effect of attacks on foster carers
More than three quarters of foster carers are affected by trauma through violent incidents such as being assaulted by children in their care or from the threat of being harmed, a study has found. Read the full article on this link to Children &...
Homelessness is a national disgrace. Let’s make Britain humane again
Philip Pullman The death of an old student of mine, who was homeless, brought home how toxic and unkind this country has become. Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to...
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‘Far too many are struggling’: are universities failing autistic students?
Matthew Moffatt, who is autistic, struggled when he started at De Montfort University. “When I saw how busy my lecture theatre was, it was terrifying,” he says. “My sense of panic is through the roof and I’m not very good at controlling it. It just...
Care leavers to get mental health support in pilot programme
A programme has been launched to combat mental health issues among care leavers and help them find work. Read the full story on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on...
New guidance over newborn care proceedings to be trialled
Guidelines on helping professionals tackle the “acute pain and stress” of removing newborn babies from their mothers at birth as part of care proceedings are to be trialled. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share...
