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Child mental health crisis must not become “new normal”
Children First has warned that children trapped in a mental health crisis with nowhere to turn must not become the...

Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro
An inspirational academic has raised more than £1,700 for Scotland’s national children’s charity by conquering Africa’s tallest mountain. Motivated by...

Children First responds to child poverty statistics
Commenting on the latest child poverty statistics, Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First said: “Failing to meet the interim...

Response to child protection statistics
Responding to Scottish Government child protection statistics released today, Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “The harsh reality...

Thrill seekers across Scotland urged to climb the Kelpies and support Children First
The chief executive of Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is calling on thrill seekers across Scotland to join her...