Category: Child Health

CYPMH Evidence Based Bulletin

Dear all,

please find the Children and Young People’s Mental Health (CYPMH) evidence based bulletin attached. We hope this helps to keep you up to date with current awareness within your department. Please feel free to share and disseminate with colleagues. Some evidence is freely available, others require an Open Athens account to access. Please get in touch with the Library team should you need any support accessing the material.

You can also find the link to this bulletin here: CYPMH Evidence Based bulletin April 2026

If you need any further help or support regarding embedding evidence into your practice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the library team: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk

CYPMH Evidence Based bulletin April 2026 by Katie Roper

Research in Practice

Dear All,

All staff can create a free account with research in practice. The evidence has already been evaluated and outcomes shared to make it easier for staff to keep up to date or make implementations to practice. You can register here: Create account | Research in Practice     The role of Adult and Children’s Services in better supporting parents with a learning disability 
A new briefing highlights how Adult Services can better support parents with a learning disability – an issue linked with increased involvement in the child protection system and, too often, family separation. 

Research shows that parents with learning disabilities are disproportionately represented in the child protection system and more likely to have their children removed. The publication forms part of a growing body of work that aims to strengthen practice, clarify legal responsibilities, and improve outcomes for parents and children.  Supporting Parents with a learning disability – the role of adult services: Research Briefing (2026) | Research in Practice

Eating Disorder Bulletin- April 2026

Please find the April Eating Disorder attached. We hope this helps to keep you up to date with current awareness in this area of clinical work. Some articles are freely accessible, others require access to Open Athens. You can create a free account here: OpenAthens | Registration or get back in touch with the library for any further support regarding accessibility to articles.

Eating Disorder Bulletin – April 2026 by Katie Roper

Neurodiversity Bulletin

Dear all,

Welcome to the new Neurodiversity Bulletin!

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The latest Neurodiversity Bulletin is ready for you to view at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/neurodiversity/2026/04/8-april-2026/


In this edition:

  • Sensory-processing informed autism practice for child-centred therapists
  • Literacy support in England: comparing policy and practice for children from marginalised communities
  • Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: interim report
  • Neuroinclusion – Needs and Person Centred Approaches
  • Five PBS and ABA blind spots: once you see it, you can’t unsee it
  • When a Quiz Feels Accurate… But Still Isn’t Enough
  • Plus much more

Please let us know if there are other people who you think might benefit from receiving this bulletin.

Thank you

Children and Young People Physical Activity

February Data 2026

Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID); 2026.

Data on levels of physical activity in children and young people, part of the the obesity, physical activity and nutrition profile on Fingertips. A new indicator showing the percentage of less active children and young people has been added to the profile. The indicator on percentage of physically active children and young people has been updated with 2024 to 2025 data.

Access here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/children-and-young-people-physical-activity-data-february-2026
Freely available online

Professionals’ Needs When Identifying and Intervening in Cases of Emotional Violence Against Children: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

A new study sheds light on the experiences and needs of professionals who work with children and families when emotional violence is present. Emotional violence can be less visible than physical or sexual abuse, but it has serious effects on children’s mental health and behaviour.

The research explores how professionals in health, social care and education struggle with recognising emotional violence, starting conversations with families, and knowing how to intervene in ways that are safe and effective. Participants highlighted the need for more training, practical tools and support from colleagues and supervisors so they can work confidently within complex service systems.

This study underlines why ongoing education and support for frontline staff matters, especially for those working at the intersection of mental health, safeguarding and family support. It also points to the importance of clear pathways, culturally sensitive resources and systemic backing that enable professionals to protect children and support families.

Read the full article here: Professionals’ Needs When Identifying and Intervening in Cases of Emotional Violence Against Children: A Qualitative Descriptive Study – Ikonen – 2025 – Health & Social Care in the Community – Wiley Online Library

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter November 2025

The latest Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter is now available to view or download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

CYPMH evidence based bulletin November 2025Download

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter August 2025

The latest Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter is now available to view or download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

CYPMH newsletter August 2025Download

Resources for Health Play Services for England

Play Well Toolkit

NHS England

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This toolkit, produced by NHS England and Starlight, will help commissioners, service managers, health play practitioners and clinical leaders to design, plan and deliver high-quality health play services for babies, children and young people. It includes guidelines, recommended standards and a quality checklists.

NHS England » Play well – resources for health play services for England