Data published by Public Health Scotland has revealed concerning trends in the mental health of children and young people across Scotland, reinforcing the urgent need for improved support, transparency, and investment.
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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry publishes case study on children and young people’s voices
The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has published a new case study highlighting the experiences of over 2,000 children and young people across Scotland during the pandemic. The case study is part of the Inquiry’s public participation initiative, Let’s Be Heard, and explores how COVID-19 affected young people’s education, mental health, social lives, and family relationships.
Two-thirds of Kinship Carers left without formal support: new Census Data reveals stark reality for Scotland’s hidden families
The newly published Kinship Care Statistics from Scotland’s Census 2022 reveal a troubling truth: of the estimated 12,800 children living in kinship care across Scotland, two-thirds are in informal arrangements—meaning they are cared for by relatives or close family friends without formal recognition or support from the state.
Scotland’s poorest areas suffer a devastating health divide
New review shows Scots in poorest fifth of areas are being left behind, with infants and young to middle aged men most at risk. The Health Foundation has published an independent review of health inequalities in Scotland. The findings show that across a range of measures there is a wide gap between the health of […]
