Study shows power of shared mealtimes for children in hospital

Study shows power of shared mealtimes for children in hospital

By Lee Peart 25 June 2025

A new study for East of England’s first specialist children’s hospital has shown shared mealtimes in hospital settings can significantly improve the health and wellbeing of children and young peopl...

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Call for 'equity of experience' in hospital care of children and young people

Call for 'equity of experience' in hospital care of children and young people

By Lee Peart 22 May 2025

A CQC report has identified ‘notable differences in experiences’ for autistic children and young people and those with a disability or a mental health condition in hospital care.

Councils call for £2.6bn investment in children's services

By Lee Peart 15 November 2024

County councils have called on the Government to invest £2.6bn in children’s services so they can invest in preventative care such as family support and children’s centres.

One in five children turned away from intensive critical care

By Lee Peart 03 June 2024

One in five children were turned away from intensive critical care in the last three months of 2022 due to a lack of beds, new analysis has revealed.

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frederica-diamanta

Legal Officer (Childcare Paralegal) (CDC)

Grade 7, £27,259 - £29,955 (Pay award pending)

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 7, £27,259 - £29,955 (Pay award pending)

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Social Worker - WMF2136e

£41,511 - £42,708

Penrith, Cumbria£41,511 - £42,708

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Registered Manager - Short Breaks Home for Disabled Children WMF2131e

£49,764 - £50,788

Ulverston, Cumbria£49,764 - £50,788

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council