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Around 27,000 children are waiting for appointments at community dental services. Picture: luckybusiness/Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2023

Thousands of children ‘waiting in agony’ for dental care

Derren Hayes: 'Reducing child poverty is crucial to improving children’s health outcomes and making the nation healthier – and is central to the future of the NHS'

Opinion 20 July 2023

Tackle child poverty to secure future of NHS

Marketing makes disposable vapes appealing to children, councils warn. Picture: jetcityimage/Adobe Stock

News 17 July 2023

Councils call for ban on disposable vapes

An 'immediate' update of the tests to consider different skin colours is being called for. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 July 2023

Newborn tests ‘not fit for purpose’ for minority ethnic babies

Research finds that 14.1 per cent of high school pupils vape. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

Features 13 July 2023

Vaping: 5 key questions about children vaping

'School counselling is an easily accessible, non-stigmatising and effective form of early intervention,' according to BACP. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 12 July 2023

Fifth of pupils want access to counselling, survey finds

Dame Rachel de Souza has urged government to prioritise children's mental health. Picture: Office of The Children's Commissioner for England

News 10 July 2023

Extend CAMHS support to 25 for care leavers, urges children’s commissioner

A strategy is needed to ensure the RSHE curriculum engages better with boys, MPs have urged. Picture: Tong2530/Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2023

RSHE must engage with boys to tackle sexist behaviour in schools, say MPs

Rising formula prices pose a 'huge health risk' to children, The Food Foundation has warned. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2023

Healthy Start benefit fails to cover formula costs as prices rise

Children’s teeth are decaying “at a higher rate than usual” due to hunger and poor diet, experts say. Picture: RawPixel.com/Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2023

Health professionals warn hunger is worsening children’s health

Harker: ‘We’re failing to invest in preventative services’

Features 27 June 2023

Interview: Lisa Harker, director, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

Policymakers and parents increasingly recognise the importance of mental wellbeing in children being happy and healthy and fulfilling their potential. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Other 27 June 2023

Mental Health in Schools: Key policy developments

Research found mental ill health was more common among girls than boys. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2023

Mental Health in Schools: Special Report

Nadim Saad: ‘There’s much more anxiety now’

Features 27 June 2023

The case for daily wellbeing lessons in schools

Thrive creates targets for children that are tailored according to individual need. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 27 June 2023

Thrive improves behaviour and attainment