by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | May 16, 2023 | Charities, Education/learning
A series of information events are set to be held by the NSPCC across the South West in a bid to recruit new volunteers for the charity’s successful schools service. Last year in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly the NSPCC delivered its Speak Out, Stay Safe programme...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Feb 22, 2023 | Charities, Cornwall, Devon, Society, Technology/Science
Child abuse image offences recorded by police have more than doubled (110%) in the South West and by two thirds in the UK (66%) in five years, an NSPCC investigation has revealed. Shockingly, more than 2,700 crimes involving the sharing and possession of indecent...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Feb 18, 2023 | Charities, Health
Nearly 100,000 new-born babies did not receive their first health visit within the recommended 14 first days last year, according to new NSPCC analysis of data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). Between 2021 and 2022, only 83% of...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Jan 24, 2023 | Charities, Community, Education/learning, Society
From NSPCC SW: It’s estimated that in the average UK primary school class, at least two children have suffered abuse or neglect. The NSPCC in the South West is calling for volunteers to join its Schools Service and visit primary schools to help children understand...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Dec 2, 2022 | Charities, Events, Food
The Great Chefs Dinner brought together four of the UK’s most celebrated chefs for one night only, raising an incredible £279,000 for Childline. The prestigious annual event took place on Thursday 1st December at the iconic Guildhall in the City of London,...
