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Key announcements for adults and children’s social care in Spending Review

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13/06/25

Key announcements for adults and children’s social care in Spending Review

Children’s social care received a £1.1 billion uplift to continue implementing recommendations from the Care Review, while social care for adults is to receive £4 billion by 2028.

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Services for CSA survivors not providing long-term support, report finds

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11/06/25

Services for CSA survivors not providing long-term support, report finds

Over 640 victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation in the UK have shared their stories in a global effort to raise awareness about the realities of sexual violence against children, the challenges of disclosure and recovery, and its enduring impact on their lives.

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UK-based health, aid, and social care workers urged to sign Gaza petition

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08/06/25

UK-based health, aid, and social care workers urged to sign Gaza petition

Social workers Robin Sen and Yohai Hakak talk to Social Work Today about their petition calling for the continuous delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a total embargo on arms sales and military collaboration with Israel.

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Councillor removed after calling some children in care "downright evil"

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08/06/25

Councillor removed after calling some children in care "downright evil"

Reform UK councillor Andy Osborn described some children in care as "downright evil" during a meeting of Cambridgeshire County Council's children and young people committee.

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People with substance use and mental health disorders being excluded from care

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06/06/25

People with substance use and mental health disorders being excluded from care

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned that people with substance use and mental health disorders suffering harm and premature death after being excluded from care.

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Children in care often left without effective mental health support, say researchers

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05/06/25

Children in care often left without effective mental health support, say researchers

A new initiative sets out 20 concrete, evidence-informed recommendations to improve professional mental health support for children and teenagers in care across England.

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“They don’t help, they don’t listen”: Children tell their story of age assessments

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04/06/25

“They don’t help, they don’t listen”: Children tell their story of age assessments

As the House of Lords evaluates the Border Security, Asylum & Immigration Bill, a new report highlights the voices of children who have been subjected to the Home Office’s age assessments.

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"Deeply moving": Children in care writing competition winners announced

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03/06/25

"Deeply moving": Children in care writing competition winners announced

The winners of a national writing competition for children in care and young care leavers have been announced following a ceremony hosted by Ashley John Baptiste.

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Key announcements for adults and children’s social care in Spending Review

Key announcements for adults and children’s social care in Spending Review

Services for CSA survivors not providing long-term support, report finds

Services for CSA survivors not providing long-term support, report finds

UK-based health, aid, and social care workers urged to sign Gaza petition

UK-based health, aid, and social care workers urged to sign Gaza petition

Councillor removed after calling some children in care "downright evil"

Councillor removed after calling some children in care "downright evil"

People with substance use and mental health disorders being excluded from care

People with substance use and mental health disorders being excluded from care

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