Mental health podcast

The Centre for Mental Health have launched a podcast. They will be bringing you insight, news and research on the latest in mental health – enjoy the first episode via Spotify, iTunes or Soundcloud.

Local Area SEND Insight Pack

Andy Smith, Director of People Services at Derby City Council and Dr Chris Clayton, Chief Executive Officer of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group: “We are happy to announce that the Derby City Council and Derby and NHS Derbyshire Clinical...

You’re not alone

A mum who used social media to avoid having to repeatedly explain her disabled son’s conditions said his story has supported other families. Paige Norman, 24, from Norfolk, said the candid account on Instagram had reached out to parents to let them know...

Become a PPI representative

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Academy has an opportunity for parents and carers to be a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Representative on an NIHR Academy Advisory Group. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Monday 9 March....

Recording Emerging Adulthood in Deaf Youth

NDCS has launched ground-breaking new research that will follow deaf young people as they become independent adults. This research is the first of its kind and the results will help to improve the support that deaf young people get in future. It is called READY, which...

Sitting linked to depression

Researchers at University College London in a study suggested, children who spend lots of time sitting still are more likely to develop depression by the age of 18. “The number of young people with depression also appears to be growing and our study suggests...