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A recent study by the Stress Management Society found that 65% of people in the UK have felt more stressed since the Covid-19 restrictions began due to feelings of disconnection, uncertainty and loss of control. Throughout April the Society will be focussing on these...
A study into Poverty and Income Inequality in Scotland has found that levels of child poverty have gradually increased since the early 2010s. Covering the period just before the pandemic, the statistics show that 24% of children in Scotland were living in relative...
Social workers play a vital role in supporting families and individuals, helping them to overcome barriers and make positive changes. And those working in the profession say they are expecting a huge increase in work once the current lockdown restrictions start to be...
Concerns about children being abused have rocketed since lockdown measures were introduced across the UK, a charity has claimed. The NSPCC says there has been a worrying rise in calls from members of the public reporting potential cases of child abuse. The children’s...
A court will rely upon alcohol testing results in cases where parental alcohol misuse is a concern. In cases such as this when a child may be unsafe in its own home, care proceedings will be initiated. The results of alcohol tests can help authorities understand the...
A charity offering support to those struggling with substance misuse has seen a surge in people asking for help. According to Action on Addiction, the number of people seeking its support was 86 per cent higher last month than in January 2020. The reason for this huge...
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