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The DoL court is based at the Royal Courts of Justice. Picture: Phil Adams

News 23 February 2023

Deprivation of liberty applications surpass previous annual total

The number of homeless young people rose by eight per cent last year. Photo: Alex Deverill

News 22 February 2023

Youth homelessness numbers rocket amid cost-of-living crisis

Lucy is a counsellor with Redthread. Picture: Redthread

Features 7 February 2023

How to offer trauma-informed mental health support to young people

The platform will provide a accessible and culturally appropriate mental health services to black young people across the UK. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

News 6 February 2023

First digital platform to host mental health services for black young people

Teachers can use Place2Be's resources to teach children about healthy connections for Children's Mental Health Week. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 6 February 2023

Children’s Mental Health: Resources to help young people have healthy relationships

Research has found year-on-year decreases in numbers of teachers of the deaf. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 January 2023

Loss of support for deaf children

Three quarters of children’s services leaders are unable or rarely able to find therapeutic placements for children. Picture: Drazen/Adobe Stock

Other 31 January 2023

Therapeutic Care: Policy context

Access to nature and interaction with nature can have beneficial effects, particularly on individuals who are experiencing distress. Picture: Anna Tkach/Adobe Stock

Research 31 January 2023

Can the physical environment of residential children's homes make them feel more therapeutic? Recommendations from a rapid evidence assessment

Children take part in creative activities combined with Therapeutic Life Story Work. Picture: Hookmedia/Adobe Stock

Research 31 January 2023

Creative Life Story Work strengthens care relationships

Therapeutic approaches in residential care are increasingly being applied in services for fostered children. Picture: Gelpi/Adobe Stock

Features 31 January 2023

Therapeutic Care Special Report

Youth organisations have criticised the government's decision to block gender identity reforms in Scotland. Picture: Nito/Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2023

Youth organisations slam UK government's decision to block gender recognition reform

Some children have spent the majority of their lives in poverty, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2023

One million under-fours ‘growing up in poverty’

The Gender Recognition Reform Bill would simplify administrative processes for transgender people in Scotland looking to legally change their gender. Picture: Ink drop/Adobe Stock

Features 25 January 2023

What is Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill, and why is Westminster blocking it?

MPs and Peers have scrutinised the Bill. Picture: Marco Govel/Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2023

Mental Health Bill marred by ‘inconsistent’ competency tests for young people, MPs and peers warn

Increased support for children needs proper government funding, McPherson says. Picture: zinkevych/Adobe Stock

News 18 January 2023

Mental health support in schools could plug gaps in CAMHS care, says Barnardo’s