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Cornwall Council has launched an appeal for emergency accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock

17 April 2020

Cornwall Council launches emergency appeal for care leaver accommodation

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Youth workers are using online programmes to continue vital services. Picture: Adobe Stock

17 April 2020

Youth work services move online to protect vulnerable children

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Mervyn Kaye is the chief executive of Lewisham's Youth First.

17 April 2020

How one youth organisation is coping with lockdown

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The NSPCC has said it is 'increasingly concerned' by a rise in calls. Picture: NSPCC

17 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Friday 17 April

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Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced testing for key workers. Picture: Parliament UK

17 April 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 24 April

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Concerns have been raised over more children witnessing domestic violence. Picture: Adobe Stock

16 April 2020

Increased support for domestic abuse victims as reports surge

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The Challenge was the largest provider of the NCS programme before it went into administration. Picture: NCS Trust

16 April 2020

Collapsed charity settles legal dispute with NCS Trust

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Keith Fraser has been a YJB board member since 2018. Image: MoJ

15 April 2020

Former police chief to lead YJB

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Some social workers had been forced to provide their own protective kit. Picture: Adobe Stock

15 April 2020

Children's home staff 'extremely anxious' over lack of PPE

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A school in Shrewsbury has made face shields for NHS staff. Picture: Old Hall School

15 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Wednesday 15 April

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Councillor Peter said North Tyneside Council is "absolutely committed to children". Picture: North Tyneside Council

15 April 2020

Ofsted praises 'outstanding' council's 'thriving' social work environment

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The Duke of Sussex held a video call with families and carers. Picture: WellChild

15 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Thursday 16 April

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Adoptive families may face "greater stress" amid the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

14 April 2020

Adoption Support Fund to subsidise online services amid Covid-19 pandemic

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Rules come into force at the end of October to curb the use of agency social workers

14 April 2020

Consortium wins £3m tender to run government DCS programme

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Youth services are working to support young people online. Picture: Positive Youth Foundation

14 April 2020

Coronavirus daily digest: Tuesday 14 April

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