A report investigating abuse and neglect in residential settings for disabled children sets out the case for fundamental changes in provision.
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has published recommendations to improve the care, welfare and outcomes for children with disabilities and complex health needs living in residential settings .
New laws protecting parents who use the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) from abusive ex-partners are due to be introduced following an independent review.
New measures to protect survivors from direct contact with abusers
A report investigating allegations of abuse at residential homes for disabled children demands urgent action to protect those in similar circumstances.
A national review into safeguarding children with disabilities and complex health needs has revealed serious failures at 3 residential special schools registered as children’s homes. The independent review looks at the experiences of 108...
The healthcare workers who we clapped on our doorsteps last year say they are increasingly being abused by the people they work so hard to care for.
Most patients continue to be polite towards staff. However, doctors, nurses, other health professionals and support teams have reported rising levels of swearing and abusive language; threatening and aggressive behaviour; and damage to...
Children and young people subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation in Devon are being offered new support through a pilot programme launched by a leading children’s charity.
The Children’s Society’s new Support Rethought programme, funded by the Home Office’s Child Sexual Abuse Support Services Transformation Fund, is offering one-to-one support to 8-18-year-olds in the areas...
