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Reducing stigma around holiday food schemes

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  • Monday, October 30, 2023
  • | CYP Now
So, do you think HAF has stigma? Think again. Sometimes people worry about children and young people or their parents/carers experiencing stigma when they attend Holiday Activities and Food (HAF). What are the considerations and the possible ways forward so we can improve on that position?

The strength of our relationships

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  • Monday, October 23, 2023
  • | CYP Now
In the eastern region we pride ourselves on a long and successful history of collaboration, co-production and support which has not changed even when the directors of children’s services (DCS) or assistant directors may change around us.

Celebrating diversity and making positive change

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  • Monday, October 16, 2023
  • | CYP Now
October marks Black History Month, where countries across the world stop and take the time to recognise and celebrate the considerable achievements and contributions of Black people throughout our history and right up to the present day.

Professionals must act to support young people with eating disorders

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  • Friday, October 13, 2023
  • | CYP Now
With the increasing prevalence of eating disorder awareness in recent times, it can be difficult to navigate the abundance of ‘helpful’ information on the topic and decipher what is relevant and applicable to identifying and supporting individuals with eating disorders as professionals working with children and young people.

Anxiety is real, but labelling too many children can be damaging

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  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Childline has reported delivering 105,000 counselling sessions in 2022-23 where the child’s main concern was mental and emotional health and wellbeing. 31,000 of these counselling sessions on mental health were specifically about stress and anxiety.

Chefs to the rescue

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  • Tuesday, October 10, 2023
  • | CYP Now
A healthy population is the foundation of a strong and thriving economy, and that begins with our children.