Every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, develop, and build a future they can look forward to. Yet many are classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training). While discussion often focuses on the economic consequences, the impact on mental health deserves far greater attention. For many young people, being outside education, employment, […]
Autism was viewed through a predominantly male lens and diagnostic criteria reflects how it commonly presents in boys. As a result, many autistic girls are not diagnosed until adolescence or adulthood. Awareness is growing. We understand that autism in girls often looks different, and recognising these differences is essential for ensuring girls receive the understanding and support they deserve. Autism in girls
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The Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: interim report was published on 31st March 2026. For many of us, it had no surprises. Common mental health conditions and psychological distress have increased over the past two decades, particularly among younger people, from around 15–16% in the early 1990s to around 23% by the mid-2020s. In the early 2010s
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The 2 medications, lecanemab and donanemab will be reassessed for NHS use following successful appeals from their manufacturers. Last year, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) concluded that lecanemab and donanemab should not be funded by the NHS for patients with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. NICE had determined that the treatments were not a cost-effective use of limited healthcare
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The world grapples with ongoing challenges such as political instability, economic fluctuations, and health crises and mental health has become a concern. A rise in anxiety and stress levels across various demographics, prompting questions on how to cope in these uncertain times. The effects of the pandemic to geopolitical tensions, can create uncertainty. Many people may feel overwhelmed by news filled with distressing information,
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In the digital age, social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter are integral to the lives of teenagers. While these platforms offer opportunities for connection, creativity, and self-expression, they also pose significant risks to mental health, contributing to rising levels of anxiety and depression among adolescents. The lockdowns with the pandemic fundamentally changed how young
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Earlier this month a child died in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital of measles. Alder Hey stated that it had treated 17 children for complications of measles since June 2025. These 17 children must have caught the measles from other people, therefore there are others who have measles who hopefully have not had complications. There were
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Every council in England will have a family hub by 2028. To provide a single point of access for services in health, education and wellbeing. There will also be activities for children under five and youth service provision. It is considered that this will provide an integrated and accessible support for families. It is reminiscent
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The Commons voted on Friday (20th June 2025) for a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. This is a landmark of social reform. The legislation passed by a vote of 314-291. This is considered the biggest parliamentary hurdle. It will now undergo scrutiny in the House of Lords. There could be further amendments
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NHS Providers last week called for physical and mental health to be treated equally by the NHS. The action plan is to provide ‘values driven, patient centred, and staff enabled’ mental health care. The disproportionate levels of funding, mental health problems account for 20% of the disease burden but only receives 10% of NHS spending.
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