Impact of Hidden Homelessness on Mental Health of Children & Young People - Source: The Mental Elf

The mental health risks to young homeless people are well established, with particularly high rates of conduct disorder, PTSD, major depression and substance misuse reported. Poor physical health and high rates of personal injury are also common. It goes without saying that to be young and homeless is usually caused and compounded by circumstances which fundamentally affect how and whether individuals are willing and able to access primary care and other appropriate health services. 

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Accessing the library resources during the holidays

We are closed for longer this summer as we are having a lovely new refurbishment! The last big library redevelopment was in 2000 and things have moved on enormously since then, so much so that the existing library accommodation is no longer fit for purpose.  We have taken note of comments made in feedback from user surveys and we hope these changes will enhance your experience of using the library.

To find out more about using library resources during closure, have a look at this presentation:



How will the digitisation of services transform health and social care? Apply for your free place at the Guardian Healthcare Professionals Network’s data seminar in London on 10 September 2014 SOURCE: Guardian Healthcare Professionals Network

The seminar will focus on:

• Patient safety: How local NHS leaders can best use data
• The data security threat is holding back digital progress

Click here for full details and to apply