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Expert says doctors can help fight knife crime

18 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

A leading crime expert has called for hospital accident and emergency departments to share information about unreported knife attacks with police and crime prevention groups.

Drop in number of young drinkers and drug users

17 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Drinking, smoking and drug use among young people have declined, new figures show.

Cannabis helpline launched for parents

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

The parents' group Talking About Cannabis is setting up a telephone helpline for parents who are concerned about their children smoking cannabis.

Half of all STI sufferers are under 24

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young people account for half of all newly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections in the UK, according to figures from the Health Protection Agency.

Debate opens on support for separated families

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Parenting charities are calling on teachers, social workers and nursery staff to take part in a national survey about more support for families affected by separation.

Numbers game - Disability

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

More than 40 per cent of young disabled people rarely get the opportunity to try new things or learn new skills, according to research by disability charity Scope.

Youth training offered to health staff

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

A training scheme to improve the quality of services health professionals give to young people has been launched this week.

Anger at lack of food regulation

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

A government report has ruled out the idea of regulating the food business to try to curb unhealthy eating, leaving campaigners furious.

Council spends on weight-loss camp

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Rotherham Primary Care Trust (PCT) is to spend £1.5m on a weight-loss scheme for 2,000 children and their families.

Midwife contact is not good enough

16 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

One in five mothers want more contact with a midwife after they leave hospital with their child.