Last week saw the release of a consultation on a new government policy to reform the way that children who have special educational needs ...

The joys of new motherhood can be overwhelming, but so can the difficulties. Strong Like Mum founder Shakira Akabusi recounts her own battle with maternal anxiety, and how she forged a path to recover ...

Children in contact with family court, whether following parental separation or care proceedings are more likely to self-harm than those who have no contact with the family justice system.  Any family ...

In the UK there is a growing interest among hearing people to learn British Sign Language (BSL). Many mainstream schools are starting BSL clubs. This is a positive development in some ways ...

Helen Flanagan spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview about her love for Liverpool, returning to Corrie and new play, ...

ADHD and autism referrals for some young people will continue to be accepted after a halt blamed on "unprecedented" demand. Last month Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) said it ...

Sapphia Cousins needed a nine-hour operation to remove parts of her womb, bladder, bowel, ovary and fallopian tube, because ...

When big emotions and attention struggles show up together, life can feel overwhelming for children. Learn what this pattern means and how support helps regulation grow.

At the moment, there aren’t sufficient funds to support the health care system for those people who need it for their quality of life and want to live,' says former OSMH nurse ...