‘Not designed for them’: government bans energy drinks for under-16s
England will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children from next spring, after research showed the products can harm young people’s health, education and wellbeing – with retailers facing fines of up to £2,500 for breaking the rules.
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Smokers encouraged to butt out in Yorkshire campaign launch
A woman from Leeds is supporting the first stop-smoking campaign to be developed and filmed across Yorkshire and the Humber.
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Film spotlights care model tackling youth homelessness
Could Pokémon tournaments boost mental health for teens?
Taking part in Pokémon games and karate classes could help teenagers cope while waiting for
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PIP or miss? Review questions future of the broken system
A first-of-its-kind review of the personal independence payment (PIP) found the benefit is failing claimants,
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Mental health services struggle as child referrals surpass one million
More than one million children in England were referred to NHS mental health services last
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First national SEND guidance aims to end postcode lottery
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could see more support in mainstream schools
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‘People are all we’ve got’: why care deserves its moment in the spotlight
When Eastenders actress Natalie Cassidy trained as a care worker in the BBC series Caring
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Resident doctors accept government pay offer, end strikes
Deal agreed with British Medical Association’s resident doctors committee in England brings to an end years
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To keep the system running, care funding must increase
Social workers have warned chronic underfunding is putting vulnerable people at risk, with leaders calling
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‘People are all we’ve got’: why care deserves its moment in the spotlight
When Eastenders actress Natalie Cassidy trained as a care worker in the BBC series Caring Together, she was mentored by Amy Cotterill. Emily Whitehouse spoke to her about her experience in the sector and working with the film crew.
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The VPN loophole in the fight to protect children
The government’s latest measures to protect children online have raised questions over whether they’ll be
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Beyond air pollution: The growing focus on everyday chemical exposure
Air pollution and its impact on human health have been widely documented over recent decades.
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Who cares wins! MJ Awards health and care champions
SEND support, efforts to combat costly foster care, and commitments to improving young people’s lives
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