People seeking ADHD and autism assessments and treatment are facing long waits, inconsistent access and fragmented care because the NHS commissioning system is struggling to keep pace with rising demand, a new report has warned.

The children’s social care system is leaving care-experienced young people dangerously unsupported as they enter adulthood, with urgent reforms needed to protect their rights and improve lifelong outcomes, a parliamentary committee has warned.

Frontline workers in homelessness services can experience significant psychological and emotional distress after the sudden death of a client, according to a new review from researchers at the University of Stirling.

Tens of thousands of women across Britain could be living with undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth, with GPs effectively “diagnosing in the dark” due to a lack of proper tools and training, a new report has warned.

The pace and pressure of work across social care increasingly leaves people physically and emotionally exhausted. Emotional exhaustion creeps up on people.

Emma Williamson, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Children’s Services at Cumberland Council, talks to us about her journey into the role and why helping others has always been at the heart of her work.