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Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

4th February 2026

Source: Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England – BBC News Fostering rules will be relaxed and red tape cut to create 10,000 new places for vulnerable children…

Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises

4th February 2026

Source: Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises – BBC News Earlier cancer diagnosis and faster treatment are being promised under a government plan in England to ensure…

allmanhall: Fuel for feelings: how nutrition supports children’s mental health #ad

2nd February 2026

As we mark Children’s Mental Health Week (9-15 February), boarding schools are uniquely placed to make a meaningful impact – not only through pastoral care, but also through what’s served…

Infant formula batch recall over toxin discovery

28th January 2026

Source: Aptamil infant formula batch recalled in UK over toxin discovery – BBC News Parents in the UK are being warned not to feed their babies using a particular batch…

Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey

28th January 2026

Source: Growing number of adults avoid booze, NHS survey suggests – BBC News Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a…

Menopause linked to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes

28th January 2026

Source: Menopause linked to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes – BBC News The menopause is linked to changes in the brain similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s, according to a large UK…

Child mental health services ‘struggling to keep pace’

28th January 2026

Source: Why decline in children’s mental health is ‘biggest challenge of our time’ | The Independent Why decline in children’s mental health is ‘biggest challenge of our time’ Mental health…

UK loses measles elimination status, warns WHO

27th January 2026

Source: UK loses measles elimination status, warns WHO | UK News | Sky News Vaccination rates in 2024-25 among five-year-olds who had received both MMR jabs hit the lowest level in…

Beginning the Year With Confidence: Helping Girls Settle Back at School #ad

26th January 2026

The return to school in January brings a gentle mix of excitement and adjustment. Students arrive carrying stories from the holidays, new energy, and sometimes a little tiredness after travel…

Finger-prick blood test could be early warning for children with type 1 diabetes

21st January 2026

Source: Screening all UK children for type 1 diabetes would be effective, study says – BBC News All UK children could be offered screening for type 1 diabetes using a…