Donna Nee, tumuaki (principal) of Henderson North Primary, says that for tamariki, speaking up can be associated with stigma and they can be taught to suppress their feelings. “We know that our tamariki have borne the brunt of their whānau in terms of the social and financial challenges facing the current economic climate. “In that … Read more
Another week goes by, and another report comes out highlighting the plight of children and young people’s mental health. The latest arrives from the leftist think tank Resolution Foundation and paints a disturbing picture. It found that the number of children in England and Wales whose families receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) has more than … Read more
More than half a million patients face shortages of essential medicines as Britain is hit by a drug supply crisis, Independent it is said. The NHS has issued warnings about shortages of nine essential medicines for conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Patients are left to search for pharmacies that have stock, measure food, and … Read more