Mental health charity Mind is calling for all people with mental health problems to be taken off mainstream Government back-to-work schemes and moved onto a specialist programme. Research from the
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The number of cases of young boys being admitted to A&E for self-harming is at a five-year high, new figures reveal. Admissions of boys aged 10 to 14 have soared
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Poor sleep in old age can result in brain changes associated with dementia, scientists have found. Study participants who spent the least amount of time in deep “slow wave” sleep
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New research published by Cafcass explores the pre-existing vulnerabilities of victims of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and the implications for social work practitioners. The research, produced by Cafcass, illustrates that
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Dozens more people have come forward to claim they were victims of child abuse in the Scouts a day after the movement issued an apology. Solicitor David McClenaghan (pictured) said
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Workers in the social care sector are experiencing a number of difficulties with the interview process, according to a survey carried out by specialist recruiter Randstad Care. The new research
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Millions of “sickening and depraved” child abuse images will be removed from the internet as part of an international crackdown being launched by the Prime Minister. David Cameron also announced
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Significant delays in the investigation of child protection cases have been uncovered by inspectors within one of the country’s biggest police forces. Officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP), which was
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An independent review of Birmingham Council has warned the authority must radically improve if it is to deliver the services residents of Birmingham deserve. Sir Bob Kerslake, the chief civil
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Only three in 20 violent crimes against children are reported to the police, a study has claimed. Research into crimes against children and young people in England and Wales by
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