Safe Adventures’ supporting children as they move to secondary school

The THINK! ‘Safe Adventures’ campaign (launched in April 2024) , aims to help parents across the country prepare their children for independent travel when they move to secondary school. Focusing in on the top 3 risky behaviours (based on the top contributory factors assigned to child pedestrian casualties) : – Pedestrian failure to look / … Read more

Online searches for NHS advice on common childhood illnesses surged in 2024, according to new figures compiled by NHS England

New NHS data has shown a surge in online searches for NHS advice on common childhood illnesses during 2024. Five of the ten most visited health conditions on the NHS website last year mostly affect children. Please click the link below for more information: NHS England » Searches for NHS advice on childhood illnesses surge … Read more

NHS jabs tens of thousands more against flu than last winter

NHS staff have delivered almost a quarter of a million more flu vaccinations so far this winter compared to the same period last year. A total of nearly 18 million were given between 1 September 2024 and 5 January 2025. While the national vaccination booking system has now closed, those eligible can still get protected … Read more

NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression

New data shows almost 2 million referrals were made to NHS Talking Therapies last year, with more than 1.2m people starting treatment. Figures show 9 in 10 people were given mental health support within six weeks of referral to the service. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, please do come forward for help. … Read more