28 h. ago NHS alert to parents as thousands of children to get new jab, start date confirmed

The vaccination will be added to the MMR jab given to children to protect them against measles, mumps and rubella

Society

4 d. ago Scotland's legal marriage age could be raised to 18 in bid to 'protect children'

The legal age for getting married would be increased to 18 under a major overhaul proposed by SNP ministers.

Politics

2 w. ago Major smartphone change and ban on sick AI apps in new plan to save lives

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips said the new violence against women and girls plan will save lives, with steps to protect children from dangerous software and tackle misogyny

Politics

2 w. ago Vigilante group forms in Glasgow vowing to ‘protect’ punters in city centre

A SELF-styled vigilante group has formed to “protect the people” of Glasgow amid fears the area is out of control. Around 10 members from ScotsActive have started walking around the city centre most evenings from 9.30pm till 2am. The aim is to “keep the streets safe” and protect women, children and vulnerable people at night over fears they...

Politics

3 w. ago Living in extreme heat slows children’s early development, study finds

Study’s findings ‘should alert researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to the urgent need to protect children’s development in a warming world’

Society

3 w. ago Parents urged to 'protect children for Christmas' with one simple move

Cases of flu are on the increase in Wales

Society

4 w. ago Family of boy, five, who died at school criticise coroner's report

Benedict's family wants a new law to protect children and save lives in the future

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