48 minutes ago One in three consultant child psychiatrist posts in England are vacant, analysis shows

Child and adolescent mental health services have highest vacancy rates of any psychiatric specialismConsultant psychiatrist on why early intervention is key and why delays are unacceptableOne in three child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist posts in England are vacant, according to a “shocking” analysis laying bare the workforce crisis that experts say is fuelling “unacceptable” long waits for NHS care.The number of children and young people requiring mental healthcare has soared in recent years, but many face lengthy delays before they can access treatment. Some are deteriorating to a dangerously severe state of mental ill-health while they wait. Continue reading...

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48 minutes ago ‘By 8pm it is time to head home’: whatever happened to the big night out?

This week, the chief executive of a major bar group suggested 3pm is the new 9pm. Why have we stopped drinking and dancing the night away on a Friday and Saturday night?The atmosphere in the club is friendly, people generally aren’t drunk, and since it’s dark inside, it could just as well be 4am instead of 4pm. Welcome to the daytime rave, where you can dance, meet people and still be curled up on the sofa afterwards in time for Newsnight. It’s a home from home for Joyce Harper, who says she has been “a big clubber my whole life. In the 1990s, I used to go religiously twice a month and we’d stay up all night. We were knocked out for days and always felt terrible. I realised, as I’ve got older and wiser, the importance of sleep.”Last week she was at a day rave at the London club Fabric, ...

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49 minutes ago Malik Nabers stands by his critical comments as New York Giants suffer another blow

The New York Giants have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL this season - and things went from bad to worse in Sunday's defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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79 minutes ago Man City star Rodri makes Real Madrid transfer truth clear after Neymar response

Man City midfielder Rodri admits he’d always listen to a call from Real Madrid despite tensions rising between the two after the midfielder beat Vinicius Jr to the Ballon d'Or

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1 hour ago Arsenal news: Gunners send scout to watch Liverpool transfer target as Kai Havertz verdict made

Mikel Arteta is preparing his Arsenal side to face West Ham this weekend after seeing his side beat Sporting CP in the Champions League, and will hope to apply some Premier League pressure

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1 hour ago Man City have already lost ideal Kevin De Bruyne successor and missed another £40m opportunity

De Bruyne is out of contract in the summer and City will have one eye on his succession plan

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2 hours ago Former Man United talent Angel Gomes releases statement and says 'we've decided'

Angel Gomes has been linked with a return transfer to Manchester United as the midfielder chooses now to put out his latest statement

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3 hours ago The five key issues Ruben Amorim must fix at Man United as he promises his players will 'suffer'

CHRIS WHEELER: Old Trafford will welcome Ruben Amorim for his first home game on Thursday, but don't expect Man United's new head coach to get carried away on a wave of emotion.

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3 hours ago Rodri aiming to defy odds and make his Manchester City comeback this season

City said Spaniard would not play again this campaignIt would be ‘positive not to give up the season’Rodri is targeting a comeback this season despite the Manchester City midfielder having previously been ruled out until next year due to a serious knee injury.The Spaniard suffered ACL ligament damage in September’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. After undergoing surgery City announced he would not be available until next season. Continue reading...

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