We are delighted to announce the launch of our first mental health module on eating disorders. London’s dynamic e-learning portal for acute paediatric health professionals is now in its second year, with 871 paediatric representatives registered from across all 30 acute hospital sites in London. Developed by Healthy London Partnership, in collaboration with Health Education […]
A new Right to Thrive grants scheme has today (Friday, 10 July 2020) awarded more than £170,000 to 24 community and grassroots projects across London to help support the mental health and wellbeing of those who are experiencing higher levels of unfair treatment and discrimination. The projects range from supporting mental health outcomes for refugees, […]
This report gives the findings from a survey of mental health services for Looked After Children and Care Leavers undertaken across London by the Healthy London Partnership (HLP) Children and Young People’s Programme. It provides recommendations to support service improvement and highlights areas of best practice. Looked After Children and Care Leavers are identified within […]
A developing series of NHS-led mental wellbeing webinars has been launched to help those who are living and working in London cope with the impact of COVID-19, both for the general public and for health and care workers. The Coping Well During Covid webinar series is supporting anyone who is feeling anxious or worried about […]
Supporting children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health is critical to help them achieve their potential. Since the coronavirus outbreak, many young people feel worried, anxious or isolated during these challenging times, but there are things we can all do to help and to prevent things from becoming more serious. From […]
Digital products and services are currently providing vital innovation, support and capacity to the NHS during the response to COVID-19. DigitalHealth.London opens applications to their flagship Accelerator programme for the next generation of digital health companies to transform health and care. Now in its fifth consecutive year, the NHS delivered programme, funded in part by […]
Healthy London Partnership, Partnership for Young London, and Tik Tok have been collaborating on a project to run a bi-weekly listening project with young people aged 14-24 in and around London to better understand their experience of Covid-19. This report is part of an ongoing research programme into how young people are getting on during […]
Mental health crisis support Every NHS mental health trust in London has put in place a mental health helpline, so children, young people and their families can get help quickly when they need it. Professionals are also able to access these crisis lines if they are concerned about or would like advice about a child, […]
Time4Me – Children’s Bereavement Workbook BBC BBC education resources for home schooling Department of Education Supporting vulnerable children and young people during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak – actions for educational providers and other partners Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings Schools comms Q&A Online resources to support home learning Safeguarding children and […]
Personal stories Facing COVID-19 with Asperger’s: Chris’ story Chris gives insight into how adopting a new routine and writing things down has helped in dealing the pandemic. Adjusting to a new way of living: Alis Rowe, autistic creator and entrepreneur This blog was written by Alis Rowe who founded The Curly Hair Project, a social […]