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Amid a third delay of the government review of special educational needs and disability provision, experts call on policymakers to use the time to ensure plans improve co-ordination of support across the children’s system.

Plan to boost mental wellbeing

Analysis

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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Cross-government vision for mental health must deliver more funding for children’s services, say experts.

Private firm deal sets midwifery precedent

Analysis

Monday, January 9, 2012

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The government's drive to encourage private firms, staff-run mutuals and social enterprises to run children's and young people's services is providing new opportunities to the NHS.

Positive action to cut childhood obesity

Analysis

Monday, May 27, 2019

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Public health expert outlines the wide holistic preventative approach Leeds Council has taken to reverse obesity rates in young children.

Fight to be heard - why services must do better for deaf children

Analysis

Monday, September 15, 2014

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New figures show services for deaf children continue to be cut across the country. Emily Rogers looks at how some projects are successfully supporting this group of young people despite the challengesWhy services must do better for deaf children

Long waits for mental health care blamed on bed and staff shortage

Analysis

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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A survey of hospital clinicians has highlighted the lengthy waiting times for children in a mental health emergency to see a specialist.

Briefing: School counselling

Analysis

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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Guide explains the role of school counselling and how leaders can commission an effective service.

Dental problems erode learning

Analysis

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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Experts warn an increase in decay and a decline in dental services is impacting school attendance.

How the Family Nurse Partnership is adapting its work after criticisms

Analysis

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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Following scepticism about its impact, the Family Nurse Partnership is being adapted across the UK, with an extended remit and new approaches tested to safeguard children and improve emotional development.

Drugs review highlights five ways to boost support for young people

Analysis

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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The second part of Dame Carol Black’s independent review of illegal drugs outlines plans for better co-ordination of policy across government, strengthened commissioning, a revitalised workforce strategy and ringfenced funding for services – all potentially transformational recommendations. Yet the main opportunity lies in the spotlight on children and young people.

Poverty, cuts and policy failures take toll on children's health

Analysis

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report highlights data showing children and young people from poorer backgrounds do worse across a range of health outcomes. Experts blame cuts to public health and welfare support.

Young people face ‘unacceptable’ delays in eating disorder services

Analysis

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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NHS waiting times to access treatment for eating disorders are at crisis point following the pandemic, with experts warning that delays could be putting children's lives at risk and need to be tackled urgently.