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The number of children's mental health workers has risen significantly since 2019. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 5 November 2021

Survey reveals large rise in children's mental health workforce

Young people reported having multiple social workers before turning 18. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 November 2021

Young people set out recommendations for Care Review

The Institute of Health Visiting is calling for a national workforce plan for the sector. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting

Analysis 26 October 2021

Call for child health advocate

Gambling and gaming can be closely linked, with young people encouraged to spend even more money to progress further in a game they are already heavily invested in. Picture: Belinda Pretorius/Adobe Stock

Features 26 October 2021

Game over: the risks of children gambling

Place2Talk is a drop-in service that aims to help children understand their feelings and ask for support at an early stage. Picture: Place2Be

Best Practice 26 October 2021

How mental health support finds its place in schools

Rishi Sunak delivered the first Comprehensive Spending Review since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 26 October 2021

Spending Review: Key asks for children and young people

Research found that almost two thirds of children who needed it had no speech and language therapy during the first lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2021

Spending Review: Government urged to increase funding for speech and language therapy

Rishi Sunak will announce his latest Budget and Spending Review this week. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 October 2021

Spending Review: Government urged to 'go further' to support vulnerable children and families

The charity is piloting greater post-diagnostic support. Picture: Ambitious about Autism

News 18 October 2021

Charity’s new strategy to broaden support for young people with autism

Parents noted a disparity in play resources between hospitals, researchers say. Picture: Starlight Children's Foundation

News 14 October 2021

No play budget at half of hospitals

The campaign is centred around a space theme. Picture: Lonely Not Alone/Twitter

News 14 October 2021

Online campaign launches to tackle youth loneliness

High-quality parenting programmes have been shown to strengthen family relationships. Image: Adobe Stock, Bryan Creely

News 11 October 2021

Spending Review: Charities urge investment in parenting support

Early help support hubs could meet existing and unmet needs, says the LGA's Anntoinette Bramble

News 10 October 2021

Spending Review: Expand ‘no-referral’ mental health hubs for young people, says LGA

Young black men in prisons would benefit from tailored wellbeing support, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2021

Campaign to improve mental health support for young black men in prisons

Young people's mental health services are at a 'tipping point' experts have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2021

World Mental Health Day: Key concerns, best practice and research around young people’s mental health