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The Nuffield FJO releases Born into Care report

Following the successful stakeholder event held in Manchester, the full Born into Care report is now available for viewing.

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One in 15 young mothers involved in care proceedings before their eldest child is 10

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One in three parents at risk of having their babies removed from their care have learning disabilities or difficulties – often not identified until court

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Guidelines published to help improve practice when the state intervenes to safeguard
an unborn or newborn baby

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news | 16/12/2022

Blog – Barnardo’s Cymru discusses recurrent care proceedings

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news | 09/12/2022

Ellen Marks, director of practice and learning at Pause, discusses recurrent care proceedings

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news | 08/12/2022

Blog – The Community of Practice discusses recurrent care proceedings

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news | 22/11/2022

New benchmark study reveals no change in the probability of mothers involved in initial care proceedings returning to court for subsequent proceedings

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news | 22/07/2021

Wales: Parents of children in care proceedings experience greater levels of health vulnerabilities, including mental health, substance use and injury related conditions

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news | 03/06/2021

Four out of five mothers given less than a week’s formal notice that their newborn baby might be removed

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Creativity, compassion and cooperation: how COVID-19 is shaping support for babies and families

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Over half of pregnant women in Wales who are at risk of having their babies removed experience mental health problems

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Born into care: guidelines to be developed for health and social work professionals

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The Nuffield FJO releases Born into Care report

Following the successful stakeholder event held in Manchester, the full Born into Care report is now available for viewing.

Read the report

In conversation with… Pauline Wigglesworth, Director of Blackpool Council’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration

In conversation with… Nicola Lewis

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?

Lunchtime seminar with Lisa Merkel-Holguin, University of Colorado and Kempe Center

In conversation with… Richard Devine and Leigh Zywek, Bath and North East Somerset Council (BANES)

Webinar: New research on ethnic disparities in care proceedings

In conversation with…Dr Barry Coughlan and Dr Robbie Duschinsky, University of Cambridge

In conversation with…His Honour Judge Chris Simmonds and Her Honour Judge Gaynor Lloyd

Webinar: Separating families: Experiences of separation and support

In conversation with… Professor Peter Fonagy

In conversation with… Her Honour Judge Carole Burgher

In conversation with… Trina Robson

The Nuffield FJO releases Born into Care report

Following the successful stakeholder event held in Manchester, the full Born into Care report is now available for viewing.

Read the report

Born into care: newborns in care proceedings in England

One in 15 young mothers involved in care proceedings before their eldest child is 10

One in three parents at risk of having their babies removed from their care have learning disabilities or difficulties – often not identified until court

Guidelines published to help improve practice when the state intervenes to safeguardan unborn or newborn baby

Blog – Barnardo’s Cymru discusses recurrent care proceedings

Ellen Marks, director of practice and learning at Pause, discusses recurrent care proceedings

Blog – The Community of Practice discusses recurrent care proceedings

New benchmark study reveals no change in the probability of mothers involved in initial care proceedings returning to court for subsequent proceedings

Wales: Parents of children in care proceedings experience greater levels of health vulnerabilities, including mental health, substance use and injury related conditions

Four out of five mothers given less than a week’s formal notice that their newborn baby might be removed

Creativity, compassion and cooperation: how COVID-19 is shaping support for babies and families

Over half of pregnant women in Wales who are at risk of having their babies removed experience mental health problems

Born into care: guidelines to be developed for health and social work professionals

In conversation with… Pauline Wigglesworth, Director of Blackpool Council’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration

In conversation with… Nicola Lewis

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?

Lunchtime seminar with Lisa Merkel-Holguin, University of Colorado and Kempe Center

In conversation with… Richard Devine and Leigh Zywek, Bath and North East Somerset Council (BANES)

Webinar: New research on ethnic disparities in care proceedings

In conversation with…Dr Barry Coughlan and Dr Robbie Duschinsky, University of Cambridge

In conversation with…His Honour Judge Chris Simmonds and Her Honour Judge Gaynor Lloyd

Webinar: Separating families: Experiences of separation and support

In conversation with… Professor Peter Fonagy

In conversation with… Her Honour Judge Carole Burgher

In conversation with… Trina Robson

Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions

Recurrent care proceedings: five key areas for reflection from the research (update)

Newborn babies in urgent care proceedings in England and Wales: An update

What are the experiences of parents with learning disabilities or difficulties in care proceedings?

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?

Understanding care pathways and placement stability for babies in Wales

Born into Care: Best practice guidelines and other resources

Mothers in recurrent care proceedings: New evidence for England and Wales

Newborn babies and care proceedings: A collaborative project to provide professionals with evidence, advice and innovation

Summary: Born into Care: Developing best practice guidelines for when the state intervenes at birth

Born into Care: Developing best practice guidelines for when the state intervenes at birth

Health vulnerabilities of parents in care proceedings in Wales

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Guidelines published to help improve practice when the state intervenes to safeguard
an unborn or newborn baby