This paper was commissioned as part of JRF’s programme on forced labour, which aims to influence the development of policy and practice to reduce forced labour in the UK. The

The review draws on available sources of data from administrative sources (recorded crime, criminal proceedings, school exclusions, referrals to the Children’s Hearings System) and from the Scottish Crime and Justice

This Framework is addressed to health boards in Scotland to guide them in the development of good quality bereavement care in their area. The Framework may also inform the development

SPCC was launched in April 2003 to improve patient’s access to a healthcare professional and to improve the outcomes for people with diabetes. The Collaborative programme aimed to develop skills

This guidance is intended to help local authorities, in partnership with other local agencies, to evaluate the extent of rough sleeping in their area. It will be used for carrying

The purpose of this paper is to give meaning and insight into some of the key drug and alcohol issues that affect children from the perspectives of the children themselves.

This annual bulletin summarises information about uses of the Mental Health Act 1983. It includes information from high security psychiatric hospitals as well as from other NHS service providers and

This report contains the latest statistics about cases of guardianship under Sections 7 and 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in England. It contains information at national and local

The Scottish Government wants to change the law on direct payments and make a new law about self-directed support. They held a consultation between 31 March and 23 June 2010