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Articles tagged with: children's health
Inside the 'barbaric' mental health units holding autistic adults and children
Health
By Justine Smith
Inside the "barbaric" mental health units holding autistic adults and children
Nearly 2,000 adults and hundreds of children with learning disabilities or autism are being held in mental health units, with an average stay of more than five years, despite repeated abuse scandals. Justine Smith reports
Putting the spotlight on children with cancer Partner content
Health
By Great Ormond Street Hospital
Putting the spotlight on children with cancer
The word ‘cancer’ is one that nobody wants to hear, particularly in relation to a child. But for thousands of families across the UK, it is now their reality.
Hungry children, a political choice? Partner content
Health
By National Education Union
Hungry children, a political choice?
The National Education Union is proud to work with The Mirror on a joint campaign – Free School Meals for All. We demand that no child in primary school face the pain and distress of going hungry. Children cannot learn if they are not eating properly and, despite the best efforts of parents and carers, spiralling living costs are pushing families to the edge.
Health Disparities White Paper must level up heart health Partner content
Environment
By British Heart Foundation
Health Disparities White Paper must level up heart health
For a child growing up in Blackpool – let’s call her Mia – the barriers to good heart health are set early on.