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Children‚’s poor mental health has been a growing concern for parents and staff in schools over the last 10 years and the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. ¬º of young people feel unable to cope with life (Princes Trust 2020) As specialists in children‚’s emotional wellbeing and behaviour, we are seeing an increase inContinue reading “Increase in mental health concerns for children”

The pandemic has taken an enormous toll on the mental health of the nation and in particular young people. Young people were already struggling as were CAMHS, primary care and schools in dealing with this mental health ‚’epidemic‚’. Despite that we have many experienced mental health charities and experience of a previous revolution in mentalContinue reading “Mental Health well-being hubs for young persons in schools”

A key challenge for the Government in the light of lessons learned during the past year is to recognise, admit and accept that there have been serious flaws and shortcomings in their Forward Emergency Preparedness Pandemic Planning and Management which have adversely impacted the way in which the COVID 19 pandemic has been managed. AllContinue reading “Improving Emergency Prearedness and Managment”

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fault lines between generations – old, young and even future. While the young have had to put their lives on hold to protect the old, the old have had to live in fear and the young have enjoyed a certain degree of reckless abandon. But the tables will turn,Continue reading “A lack of empathy between generations – past, present and future”

How do we increase access to quality green spaces and healthier lifestyles for everyone? Obesity is one high risk-factor in serious complications from Covid 19 and will have increased the pandemic death rate, but there is also an underlying problem with health outcomes being worse for some people because of lifestyle. During the national lockdowns,Continue reading “How do we fund an inclusive green renewal in cities, towns and countryside?”

In order to help resolve the care home issues, radical change is needed Currently ‚- Private sector care home companies pay high salaries, bonuses and expenses to their senior management ‚- Private residents fees subsidise adult social care patients ‚- Insufficient care home spaces, so beds are blocked in hospitals (at a higher cost) ‚-Continue reading “Integrate NHs and Care services for the elderly and infirm into one organisation”

It‚’s been called a new Pandemic for the Ocean. Masks, gloves and other PPE are being dropped and littered in our environment at an alarming rate. This causes a myriad of issues, compromising the health of humans and animals amidst even more microplastics sources, as well as the economy. Furthermore, the use of single-use plasticContinue reading “PPE litter in our streets, parks and waterways”

The use of technology for education has largely been viewed as a challenge but does offer opportunities for the UK at a practical and strategic level. The utilisation of technology in education is a challenge as shown by the focus upon digital exclusion throughout the pandemic. Digital exclusion is a symptom and a driver ofContinue reading “Addressing digital exclusion and building upon education technology opportunities.”

Over the last decade the western world’s attention has been turned to the issue of plastic pollution, namely single use plastics. Key documentaries such as the BBC’s Blue Planet II revealed just how far reaching the problem has become; showing us the vast amounts of plastics that are poured into our oceans. This got meContinue reading “Jack Wiltshire”

The Kings Fund estimate councils spend ¬£22.2 bn a year (57% of their total budget) on adult social care. With the ageing population The Health Foundation estimates councils will need to spend an additional ¬£2.2bn just to keep pace with demand. Only 15 per cent of adults are making plans for how they will payContinue reading “COVID-19 has raised the visibility of the short comings in the care of the elderly”