Posts tagged emotional wellbeing
State of the System Report: Understanding cancer care for children, young people and their families

In 2023, four of the UK’s leading children’s and young people’s cancer charities joined forces with Dartington Service Design Lab to create a shared, evidence-based understanding of what is needed to build a better future for children and young people with cancer. We surveyed more than 1,500 young people with lived experiences to support the findings and help address gaps in the system.

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The relationship between coercive control and mental health

Domestic abuse charities and campaigners have long highlighted the emotional impact of domestic abuse - and in particular the impact of coercive and controlling behaviours. We've seen the results of these hard years of campaigning and raising public awareness in Parliament testimonies, mainstream media, and ultimately in law and have more understanding now more than ever, of the devastating effects it can have on victims’ mental health. The ongoing Early Action Systems Change partnership work between Dartington, Renfrewshire Council, Engage Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership and a range of voluntary services, has highlighted coercive control in relationships can start before adulthood, and that this experience might prevent victims from accessing mental health support.

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