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Nicola Douglas
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Communications Manager at Children First, Board Member at WISH Scotland.
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Are you working with a family who are worried about their child’s mental health? Bringing up children can be tough at times. Children First is here to help. Our free support line is for anyone who cares for a child in Scotland on 08000 28 22 33 or visit www.childrenfirst.org.uk/supportline.
June 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social shares more about the "astonishing" difference the Bairns Hoose has made to over 370 children since it was piloted. Together, with your support we, can sure this vital work continues. Donate at childrenfirst.org.uk/donate www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497464...
Revealed: how Scotland’s justice system traumatises child sex crime victims
The head of Scotland’s leading children’s charity has savaged the nation’s criminal justice system for its treatment of young victims of…
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March 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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A huge thank you to @neilmackay.bsky.social for shining a light on the amazing young people transforming the justice system by helping develop Bairns Hoose, which was only made possible thanks to the incredible support of players of People's Postcode Lottery.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497435...
‘My heart broke, she was 6’ Inside the secret safe house for child sex crime victims
Our Writer at Large gains unprecedented access to the hidden facility where the lives of broken children are put back together again
www.heraldscotland.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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February 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Today we are calling for action to address Scotland’s child mental health crisis after our FOI revealed a ‘staggering’ 100 referrals a day, on average, are being made to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Read the full story here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/stagger...
November 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Our chief executive, @margl24.bsky.social, shares advice on how parents and carers can have open conversations with children about smart phone usage and staying safe online. We’re sharing this blog in support of Fearless Scotland’s campaign to raise awareness of sextortion. ow.ly/8AJK50UhAQR
November 28, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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On World Children's Day, we're calling on First Minister John Swinney MSP to put children's rights first ahead of next month's budget.
Our chief executive Mary Glasgow has written to the First Minister today. Read her full letter on our website: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/a-lette...
November 20, 2024 at 1:29 PM