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Commissioning of therapies

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  • Tuesday, September 28, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Some children need therapeutic support that does not fit into existing contracts with providers, making it more expensive to commission. By jointly commissioning with health, councils can deliver effective services and control costs, explains Toni Badnall.

Why we changed careers to work with children

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  • Tuesday, January 28, 2020
  • | CYP Now
Many children’s and youth services are experiencing staffing shortages and need to recruit new blood. Tom de Castella explores why some people change career to work in the sector.

The policy context on Children's Mental Health

One in 10 five- to 16-year-olds have a diagnosable mental health problem; half of all mental health problems have become established by the age of 14; and children from low-income families are three times more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health condition than better-off peers.

The policy context on Attachment and Neglect

In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the scale of child neglect, its long-term effect on children's wellbeing and how interventions can prevent and repair the damage caused to children's ability to form strong attachments with parents and carers.

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