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Children’s Mental Health in Wales

WebThe Mental Health (Wales) Measure focuses on primary mental health support services, making it a legal requirement for local authorities and health boards to work together to …

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WebIt is also different because the Welsh Government recognises the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Children’s Legal Centre Wales is a …

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We need a ‘Children’s Rights Approach’ to climate change

WebClimate change is having a devastating impact on children’s rights. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child says that climate change is the ‘biggest threat to …

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Staying Healthy Children's Legal Centre Wales

WebHealth isn’t just about doctors and hospitals – it’s about how you live, where you live and how you are looked after; You have rights to make sure that you will be able to grow and …

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Children’s Mental Health Briefing on Policy Developments in …

WebChildren’s Legal Centre Wales 1 Children’s Mental Health: Briefing on Policy Developments in Wales Author: Dr Rhian Croke There’s a long history of inadequate focus, funding and …

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Mental Health Children's Legal Centre Wales

WebThe United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) gives children aged 0-17 years the right to the ‘highest attainable standard of health’, including mental health. …

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Poverty and children’s rights Children's Legal Centre Wales

WebLiving in poverty undermines children’s rights guaranteed by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). For example, it has a negative impact …

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Making Decisions about Medical Care Children's Legal Centre …

WebMaking Decisions about Medical Care. You can consent to medical treatment if you are 16 or older, or if you are under 16 but understand what is going on. If you can’t consent, …

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Mental Health Children's Legal Centre Wales

WebEnding free school meals in the holidays in Wales: The relevance of children’s rights. Different in Wales. “We need governmental administrations at all levels embracing a bold …

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Mental health and young people’s experience of food poverty in …

WebOn Children’s Mental Health Week, we consider the relationship between children and young people’s experience of food poverty in Wales and mental health.

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What The Huge Bag of Worries tells us about mental health

WebThroughout The Huge Bag of Worries, Jenny experiences many issues that can affect mental health. Although everything in Jenny’s life appears positive at the start …

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Find your brave – Children’s Mental Health Week

WebSpeak to someone and get the help you need and deserve. Children’s Mental Health Week, set up by children’s mental health charity Place2Be, shines a spotlight on …

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I want to keep my medical details private

WebI want to keep my medical details private. Whenever you go to see a doctor or nurse, or go to hospital, details of the visit and any advice and treatment will be recorded in your …

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I want to see a doctor by myself Children's Legal Centre Wales

WebYou should be able to see a doctor on your own. If you are under 16, a doctor might ask about why you don’t want to have an adult with you, and check that you are safe. …

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How the Law Affects Me Children's Legal Centre Wales

WebOn the Street. How does the law affect you? At Home In Trouble At School (or not) Relationships At Work Play Online Health & Wellbeing Shops & Services On the Street.

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UN Committee on Rights of Child – UK Concluding Observations …

WebThe new UK Concluding Observations were published by the Committee on the Rights of the Child on 2nd June 2023. These included almost 200 recommendations …

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Your Rights and the Law in Wales: A Guide for Disabled Children

WebThe organisations and public bodies that provide you services should ensure that your rights, and the law are respected. This guide has been put together to explain what your …

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Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

WebIn conclusion, the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 provides a ‘blue sky’ ethos for how we would like Wales to be in the future, making us …

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Girls Under Pressure

WebAuthor Jacqueline Wilson’s books are well-known for tackling difficult subjects, are Girls Under Pressure is certainly no different. It’s written from the perspective of Ellie, …

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