How To Become An Independent Expert Psychologist
Any qualified psychologist who is registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and who is an expert in their field can become an Independent Expert Witness Psychologist, sometimes referred to as an Expert Psychologist. Whereas there are no absolute guidelines which set out the exact nature or amount of experience or [...]
Resource to support mental health in schools
A new online learning resource to help educational staff in Scotland to support young people’s mental health has been launched by the Scottish government.
The Mental Health Foundation, Children's Health Scotland and training provider Digital Bricks developed the tool which is available to all primary, secondary and special school staff. The resource includes information about [...]
30% hike in calls to ChildLine about sexuality during pandemic as young people cut off from support networks
There has been a 29% increase in the number of young people speaking to ChildLine advisers about sexuality and ‘coming out’, the helpline has revealed.
More than 5,000 counselling sessions were delivered by ChildLine in the last year on the subject of sexuality and gender identity issues – with the rise in young people talking [...]
Care Review needs to avoid a ‘blame culture’ around social workers
The Independent Review into Children’s Social Care needs to avoid reiterating a government ‘blame culture’ and negative narratives around the social work profession.
The British Association of Social Workers has responded to the Case for Change published by the independent review and highlights that social workers have tirelessly worked pre and during the pandemic to [...]
Domestic abuse in Scotland rises
Domestic abuse increased in Scotland in 2019-20 in comparison to the previous year, official statistics have shown.
Police recorded 62,907 incidents of domestic abuse in 2019-20, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year, representing the fourth consecutive year of increases in domestic abuse incidents.
Common assault was the most frequently recorded crime or offence [...]
Inspectorates warn children at Rainsbrook were at risk of harm
Children held at Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre were placed at risk of harm as a result of serious and widespread failings at the centre, a joint inspection by Ofsted, The Care Commission and HMI Prisons has found.
The joint report comes after the Lord Chancellor Lord Buckland announced last week that all children were [...]
