The West Midlands is developing support for local regulated providers and local authority homes. This is to strengthen the training and skills of care staff to reflect the needs of vulnerable children in care within the region.
Read West Midlands initiatives helping reduce crises for children in care with complex needs…
World Autism Acceptance Month, held every April, focuses on fostering genuine understanding, inclusion, and acceptance of autistic people. The movement encourages society to move beyond simple “awareness” and instead recognise autistic individuals as people with unique strengths, perspectives, and needs.
Read Autism Acceptance Month: Supporting Understanding in Mental Health Inpatient Care for Young People…
This article explores how a specialist physical exercise therapy programme improved wellbeing, functioning and engagement for young people.
Read Elysium Healthcare: The Effect of Physical Exercise Therapy on the Wellbeing and Functioning of Youth at a CYPMHS Low Secure Unit…
A psychiatry resident doctor working across Herefordshire and Worcestershire has received national and international recognition for research focused on improving how medication is prescribed for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Read Local NHS doctor recognised for research improving care for people with autism and learning disabilities…