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UK loses measles-free status: What does this mean for children?

Diseases & Conditions
Rising measles cases and low vaccination rates have caused the UK to lose its measles-free status.

NHS: “Likes and comments to blame for mental health pressures”

Health & Social Care
In new research, an NHS psychologist describes the instant gratification and mental health pressures of social media on young people.

Special Guardianship Orders: What happens to the foster money?

Government
Victoria Syvret, family law solicitor, explains what the Special Guardianship Order system is like in the UK and things that people don't realise about the financial situation.

What is the impact of the new divorce laws?

Government
Victoria Syvret explains the real-world legal impact of the UK's new divorce laws, reflecting on the flaws of how divorces happened before the change.

Preventing cancer: A whole-of-society, whole-of-government approach

Health & Social Care
World Cancer Research Fund’s Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Fiona Sing, outlines what governments and society should be doing to prevent cancer and other non-communicable diseases.

Prenatal parental stress linked to behaviour problems in toddlers

Research & Innovation
New research reveals that expecting parents having emotional struggles is a sign of future emotion and behaviour problems in their 2-year-olds.

Report confirms less saturated fat will lower blood cholesterol

Health & Social Care
A report published by Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition on the role of saturated fats and health concludes there's no need to change current advice to help lower blood cholesterol.

New UN ‘List of Shame’ does not cover children in conflict

Government
The United Nations secretary-general omitted countries responsible for grave violations against children in conflict in his new “list of shame”.

Smart Cells release 21st Stem Cell Samples to treat a child with Cerebral Palsy

Health & Social Care
The latest release of Stem Cell Samples from Smart Cells was used to treat a child with Cerebral Palsy at Duke University Hospital, in the United States.

New joint local services inspections to focus on children’s mental health

Health & Social Care
Ofsted have published guidance for inspectors for new series of joint inspections focusing on children’s mental health.

What can schools do to spot and avert mental health issues?

Health & Social Care
Schools across the UK are dealing with a mental health epidemic, with both primary and secondary school leaders reporting a rise in stress, anxiety and panic attacks in their pupils as well as depression, self-harm and eating disorders.

£1.5 million awarded to councils to tackle childhood obesity

Health & Social Care
Five local councils will be awarded £100,000 a year over a 3-year period to help them tackle childhood obesity and health inequalities.

More intense alcohol use by children with lenient parents

Research & Innovation
Researchers found that children are more likely to start drinking alcohol, drink more frequently and get drunk if their parents have a lenient attitude towards drinking.

25% of children have a mother with mental illness

Health & Social Care
One in four UK children between the ages of 0 and 16 have a mother with a mental illness, according to a team of University of Manchester researchers.

Child Safety Week: What to do if your child is choking

Health & Social Care
Daisy First Aid provides tips on what to do if your child is choking and highlights the top 5 choking foods as Child Safety Week commences.

Body image during pregnancy can define relationship with baby

Research & Innovation
Researchers have shown that a new way of assessing women’s relationship with their body image during pregnancy could help predict how well the mother might bond with her unborn baby and her longer-term emotional wellbeing.

Toddlers are spending less than 3 hours outside per week

Health & Social Care
A recent study, by Kiddi Caru, has revealed that parents said their children get 3 hours or less outside per week.
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