Report finds that traumatised children are being criminalised
The findings of a 'groundbreaking' report into the connection between childhood trauma…
Inquest finds that significant police failures contributed to the death of Leon Briggs
In 2013 Leon Briggs died in police custody after experiencing a mental…
Children’s mental health services are still inadequate, says the Children’s Commissioner
The Children's Commissioner has released their annual report examining the state of…
Children fear addiction to online gaming and the gambling-like behaviour it encourages
Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published a report today which looks…
Trauma-related memory impairment: defendants must be afforded the same understanding as victims
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has opened a public consultation on the proposed…
Scotland’s Mental Health Act will be subject to an independent review
An independent review of the Mental Health Act in Scotland has been…
Personal budgets for mental health issues: a blessing or a burden?
Over a million people will spend public funds on their own behalf…
1 in 5 patients detained under the Mental Health Act have no input in their care plans
Throughout 2017/18, CQC (Care Quality Commission) carried out visits to mental health wards to…
Rush to reform mental capacity laws will fail to protect human rights, says charity
The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) which represents charities providing services for…
Over 70% want honesty about mental health unknowns reflected in the curriculum
In light of over 70% of our readers calling for honesty about…