Childhood and Mental Health: Putting Teachers under pressure
April 24th, 2014
Mental health issues are not just common with adults and many children suffer from mental illnesses. Children are less likely to come forward about their illness due to a lack of awareness and also what with the government cuts there is increasingly less support for children at school.
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Majority of UK children ‘have witnessed neglect’, charity reports
April 17th, 2014
A new report from the charity Action for Children has made a series of recommendations for the Government strategy regarding the neglect of minors.
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Landlord prosecuted over lack of licence
April 14th, 2014
A landlord based in London has been prosecuted for failing to obtain a selective licence prior to renting out a flat in Cliftonville, Margate.
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Government mulls rolling out child ‘emotional cruelty’ law
April 4th, 2014
The Government is mulling the introduction of a new offence which would see parents or carers who harm the 'emotional, social or behavioural development' of a child face up to 10 years in prison.
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Head of Burke Niazi’s Mental Health Dept nominated for prestigious award
March 26th, 2014
The Head of the Mental Health Department at Burke Niazi, Sarah Burke, has been selected for a prestigious Women in Law 2014 Award by Lawyer Monthly Magazine, in recognition of her work in the mental health sector.
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