Change is needed in the care system
Writing in The Scotsman, Duncan Dunlop from coalition member, Who Cares? Scotland highlights the need for transformational change when it comes to reforming the care system.
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Latest waiting time figures highlight need for radical transformation of child mental health services
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for a renewed focus on prevention and early intervention as latest figures highlight the NHS in Scotland is failing to meet mental health treatment times.
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Coalition welcomes review by Scottish Government of legally binding pupil support plans
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition welcomes the announcement of a Scottish Government review of legally binding co-ordinated support plans.
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Mental Health Awareness Week launches
Letter to the media - the Scottish Children's Services marks Mental Health Awareness Week by calling for more care and support to be made available to those with dissatisfaction over their body image before this potentially escalates into more serious mental health disorders.
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The number of pupils identified with autism, dyslexia and other conditions has increased dramatically, reinforcing calls for greater support
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition calls for greater resourcing to support children and young people with additional support needs as new figures highlight dramatic increases in conditions.
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Autism Awareness Week provides opportunity to raise awareness of autism
Writing in The Herald, Lynn Bell from coalition member, LOVE learning, marks Autism Awareness Week by highlighting the challenges faced by those with autism and that while much has been achieved in raising awareness, there is still much more to be done.
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Alternative therapies play a key role in supporting children and young people with complex needs
Writing in The Scotsman, Yvonne Gaston from coalition member, Spark of Genius, highlights that alternative therapies can pay immense dividends when dealing with vulnerable children and young people, reducing pressure on mental health services.
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Concerns raised over support to escalating number of children needing additional support as spending is cut
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition calls for greater resourcing to support children and young people with additional support needs as new figures reveal that spend per ASN pupil has slumped dramatically.
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Latest waiting time figures highlight need for greater investment in child mental health services
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for increased investment in mental health services as latest figures highlight the NHS in Scotland is failing to meet mental health treatment times.
