Author Archive: Anne Lightfoot
Have Your Say on the Future of Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
A major parliamentary inquiry has launched a national survey to hear directly from families and young adults about their experiences of mental health services. The Education Committee and the Health and Social Care Committee have joined forces to investigate the mental health support available to children and young people aged...
Read moreDigital Safety
There are three clear digital safety messages for parents and carers, based on trusted UK guidance Stay Curious and Involved. Take an active interest in your child’s online world—ask what they’re doing, who they’re talking to, and explore apps or games together. Talk Early, Talk Often. Make online safety a...
Read moreCompass Professional Daily ‘Drop-ins’ for professionals
Compass will be running a MONTHLY ‘drop-in’ for social care staff & partners to come and speak to us about any potential concerns they have with a young person they are working with or just for general information about the work Compass do. We will have Catch22, CE nurses, CE...
Read moreWe Speak Up : International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The 16 Days of Action for Violence Against Women and Girls campaign starts on 25th November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and concludes on 10th December, International Human Rights Day. These 16 days provide a dedicated period for advocacy and action and starts on White Ribbon Day on...
Read moreConcerns and risks about misuse of weight-loss injections in children
This is a growing safeguarding concern and has not only health and medical risks for the children but parents and carers are also not aware of the risks of a possible referral to social services or even a police referral. Social media is again fuelling the misinformation and increase in...
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