Councillor Louise Gittins - first magazine for councillors

Supporting asylum-seeking children

A joined-up approach is needed to help all those seeking refuge.

The early years agenda can support wider council aims.

Thoughts on improving children and young people’s mental health.

A series of new think pieces is exploring issues and solutions.

Has there been progress in supporting children and young people’s mental health?

Early support and prevention can help more children avoid mental health crises.

Youth work is one of many local services that cannot be cut twice.

Putting public health services at the heart of local communities can also help revive high streets.