Fiona Simpson

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More than 22,000 young people face homelessness this Christmas Image: Centrepoint

News 18 November 2019

Charity finds 22,000 young people in England face homelessness this Christmas

Children's Services

Health visitors in Lincolnshire have begun a month-long strike. Picture: Unite

News 18 November 2019

Lincolnshire health visitors begin month-long strike

Early Years

Presiding officer for the Welsh Assembly Elin Jones praised the bill. Image: Plaid Cymru

News 18 November 2019

Welsh bill set to see 16- and 17-year-olds able to vote in local elections

Participation

Childline has seen an increase in children calling with concerns about mental health. Picture: Childline

News 15 November 2019

NSPCC reports rise in children seeking mental health support

Mental health

Children in the UK have some of the worst outcomes in Europe, according to the Institute of Health Visiting. Picture: IHV

News 14 November 2019

Election 2019: Health visitors welcome Labour pledge to boost workforce

Health visiting

School pupils have asked for regular lessons on online sexual abuse

News 14 November 2019

Pupils call for more lessons from outside agencies on online sexual abuse

Safeguarding in education

College students should be eligible for free laptops, college leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 November 2019

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 13 November

Coronavirus