JP: The prevalence of mental health distress amongst children and young people has never been higher and yet, despite investment, waiting lists for both assessment and treatments continue to grow resulting in more and more children tipping into crisis #ncasc23

Paul Dempsey from Dorset Council UK kicking off the discussion about the Pathfinder programme. Innovation_Unit is part of the delivery partnership alongside Mutual Ventures supporting this work. #NCASC23

These measures are not the work of a government that is serious about social care and health (or economic growth)

Devastating UNICEF league table on changes in child poverty over 7+ years up to 2021: UK in the bottom spot Report: unicef.org/globalinsight/…

Truly shocking stats from our friends UNICEF UK It’s appalling that the UK has seen the biggest rise in child poverty in the OECD/EU. We need fighting child poverty to be a national mission, and we need a Child Poverty Act to enshrine that commitment in law. This has to change

Manchester Vocal Ensemble absolutely smashed it tonight at a sold out 53two So good seeing so many people supporting a local act and venue 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Who needs CHANEL when this is available 😉

Saw the brilliant Manchester Vocal Ensemble last night for the first time. Gorgeous mix of incredible voices. Spine tingly quiet moments and then they just blew the roof off!! Go if you can in the new year. ❤️

Such an inspiring day!!

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#NWDCelebration - hearing from Siobhan Edwards reflecting on #NWD and SFPC Programme, and the adoption and adaption of NWD . Iain Kirkup @janice__nwd

Great impact here from North Yorkshire Council - well done NoWrongDoor Team! Such a great innovation.

Love this ❤️

The working week ended with the most inspiring of sessions at the amazing Hopwood Hall College with @julia_heap1 Dr Warren Larkin Heather Rolinson Tracey Marrow, Helen Chicot and Leanne Boylan on further development of a Trauma informed system for Rochdale - Big plans! Watch this space🙏🏻

If only there was a £2m media briefing room at Downing Street with a roof and everything...

I knew it would be special & I’m glad I took my tissues 😭. Sir Mark is right - you *can* join a The Hallé choir (not tomorrow though - weekend off!). HACC meets Sundays, 7.30pm, St. Peter’s, Ancoats. No audition, just fab singing with wonderful people! halle.co.uk/project/halle-…

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To the teachers, ex-teachers and learning-to-be teachers out there.... ⭐ Happy World Teachers' Day 2024! ⭐ We appreciate everything you do to educate, inspire and support young people, and celebrate the positive impact you have on their lives every day 💛#WorldTeachersDay2024