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Issue 10.07

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The Lives Of Young Carers In England

Young carers undertake a wide range of caring roles and responsibilities, including emotional support, personal care, housework and household budgeting. While research has found that caring can result in positive impacts, there is a relatively strong body of evidence on the adverse impact of caring on health outcomes, social activity, educational engagement and employment opportunities for young carers. The DfE report summarises research into young carers and their families in England. Leadership Briefings 10.07(115)

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Youth Mental Health: New Economic Evidence

More than half of teenagers and young people with mental health problems in the UK do not receive any clinical treatment, amounting to a moral scandal and enormous economic mistake, according to this new LSE study. The report examines the economic challenges of youth mental health problems in England and focuses on adolescents and young adults. The report was prepared by LSE’s Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU), and funded by the NHS Confederation Mental Health Network. Leadership Briefings 10.07(115) Leadership Briefings 10.07(115)

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Closing The Gap In Early Language Skills So That Every Child In Northern Ireland Can Read Well

This new study by Save the Children suggests many children from poorer backgrounds already struggle with language when they start primary school. The report sets out how high-quality services and support for families can help overcome the impact of poverty, highlighting the potential for services to support young children’s language development. Leadership Briefings 10.07(115)

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