A video in which Sarah Hughes, Chief Executive of the Centre for Mental Health, talks about the impact of poverty and deprivation on children’s mental health. [07-Jan-2022]

A video in which Polly Neate, Chief Executive of Shelter, talks about the impact that housing and homelessness has on the lives of children living in poverty and deprivation. [07-Jan-2022]

Recently, the Supreme Court ruled against a man with cognitive impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder, saying that he did not have capacity to understand consent, and thus could not engage in sexual relationships. The ruling – while of interest in its own right – has numerous implications for social workers and care givers, explains CareKnowledge’s Lauren Nicolle. [04-Jan-2022]

To round up the year, Mental Health Knowledge and CareKnowledge staff writers Edward Brown and Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian have compiled the highlights of a conference on policy priorities for improving mental health services and situated the expert knowledge of the keynote speakers in the broader context of the last year. [21-Dec-2021]

The future of secure accommodation for children is at a crossroads, with fewer places available and a rise in the use of unregulated placements. Recent legislation has looked to change this, but the picture still lacks clarity for a service stretched to the limits. This CareKnowledge report looks at the current legal framework and its' implications. [13-Dec-2021]