‘Hugely significant’: those affected by forced adoptions welcome apology but demand more remedy

‘Hugely significant’: those affected by forced adoptions welcome apology but demand more remedy

Victims say hearing Keir Starmer’s acknowledgment of their suffering was emotional but want more mental support

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Prime Minister delivers official apology for the state's role in historical forced adoption.’I say that on behalf of the whole country…We are deeply and profoundly sorry...' The PM announced a £4m support package including trauma-informed support for mothers and adoptees tinyurl.com/mwfn7tjc

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre@ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Rudd Centre Director, Professor Gordon Harold made a significant contribution to the report calling for the Government to apologise for its role in historical forced adoption. Read the full report here tinyurl.com/43wf8h6x

Research led by Rudd Centre Director, Prof Gordon Harold, helps lead to UK Government apology on forced adoptions. Gordon said “This is enormous news and will be welcomed by the many mothers, adoptees and others who have campaigned on this issue for decades.” www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

The government is to apologise to victims of historical forced adoptions following years of campaigning from mothers and adoptees. Watch this poignant BBC News report which includes a contribution from Rudd Centre Director Prof Gordon Harold. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Government to Apologise to Victims of Forced Adoptions

The government is to apologise to victims of historical forced adoptions in England, the Education Secretary has said, following years of campaigning from mothers and adoptees.

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Rudd Centre Director, Professor Gordon Harold made a significant contribution to the report calling for the Government to apologise for its role in historical forced adoption. Read the full report here tinyurl.com/43wf8h6x

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2mo ago

Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson

Rudd Centre Director Prof Gordon Harold at We Are Amity CIC conference on how conflict between parents affects children’s mental health and development - stresses the importance of moving from evidence to evidence-informed practice. www.weareamity.co.uk/amityconfere...

Rudd Centre Director Prof Gordon Harold is speaking at this important conference today on ‘Understanding How Conflict Between Parents Affects Children’s Mental Health and Development’ www.weareamity.co.uk/amityconfere...

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We Are Amity CIC is a Community Interest Company (CIC) — a special type of company designed to use its profits and assets for the public good. That means we exist not to serve shareholders, but to ser...

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Latest News: Church of England planning to apologise for its role in historical forced adoption www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption

Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.

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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre@ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Rudd Centre Director, Professor Gordon Harold made a significant contribution to this important report calling for the Government to apologise for its role in historical forced adoption. Read the full report here tinyurl.com/43wf8h6x

Rudd Centre Director, Professor Gordon Harold made a significant contribution to this important report calling for the Government to apologise for its role in historical forced adoption. Read the full report here tinyurl.com/43wf8h6x

📰 New in CAMH: Technology Matters: A model for translating digital and data science innovations into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 👉 https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.70003 #ACAMH #EvidenceBased

Technology Matters: A model for translating digital and data science innovations into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

As digital mental health research and technology continue to grow, a systematic approach to quickly and safely translating digital innovation into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is needed. Here, we provide an overview of the CAMHS Digital Lab, a service in London, United Kingdom, which integrates operational, clinical and research expertise to support digital discovery and translate research into practice. The service is organized into four workstreams: Population and clinical analytics; Data science and discovery; Digital therapeutics and assessment; and Education, outreach and training. This service provides a model for integrating digital innovation into mental health services which could be adopted elsewhere.

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The clocks go forward soon. Brighter days are just around the corner! 🌞 This can help a lot of people with mental health. But it can’t fix everything. If you need support, learn about our mental health support here. 👇 https://www.waythrough.org.uk/ways-we-support-people/support-with-mental-health/

As a teenager, Zack struggled with his mental health. He was taught that boys didn’t talk about their feelings, so he kept everything inside. When he got support at The Children’s Society, he finally found a safe space to open up. Read his story: https://ow.ly/yfFs50YpIOA

This Cambridge Public Health @cambridgefestival.bsky.social event with our Director Prof G. Harold, Dr I. Ji, Dr Saleyha Ahsan & G. Turner will explore how loneliness is experienced at different life stages, why it’s rising in our connected world, and the driving factors. Book! 👉 shorturl.at/59Z9D

Happy #InternationalWomensDay celebrating our Rudd Centre team today and everyday! #IWD 🤩 ruddcentre.com/meet-the-team/

This Cambridge Public Health @cambridgefestival.bsky.social event with our Director Prof G. Harold, Dr I. Ji, Dr Saleyha Ahsan & G. Turner will explore how loneliness is experienced at different life stages, why it’s rising in our connected world, and the driving factors. Book! 👉 shorturl.at/59Z9D

This Cambridge Public Health @cambridgefestival.bsky.social event with our Director Prof G. Harold and researchers from multiple disciplines will explore how loneliness is experienced at different life stages, why it’s rising in our connected world, and the driving factors. Book! 👉 bit.ly/46xo2KV

Wonderful news! 🤩 Our Director Prof Gordon Harold has been appointed to the Irish Government's National Science Advice Forum. Thank you for sharing @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk Read more about the Forum: bit.ly/4aKRsrB

This Cambridge Public Health @cambridgefestival.bsky.social event with our Director Prof G. Harold and researchers from multiple disciplines will explore how loneliness is experienced at different life stages, why it’s rising in our connected world, and the driving factors. Book! 👉 bit.ly/46xo2KV

Exploitation can happen anywhere to any child. This week, the #LookCloser campaign is raising awareness of child exploitation and how we can stop it in its tracks.

Wonderful news! 🤩 Our Director Prof Gordon Harold has been appointed to the Irish Government's National Science Advice Forum. Thank you for sharing @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk Read more about the Forum: bit.ly/4aKRsrB

Our Director Prof Gordon Harold is delighted to be contributing to this important event with We Are Amity CIC. Please book your space. 🗓️ bit.ly/46ra39s

How Conflict Between Parents Affects Childrens Mental Health & Development

Bridging the silence to violence spectrum through evidence-informed practice

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Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was honoured to contribute as a witness to this Education Committee session on Historical Forced Adoption. From 10:03:44. @ukparliament.parliament.uk parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was honoured to contribute as a witness to this Education Committee session on Historical Forced Adoption. From 10:03:44. @ukparliament.parliament.uk parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Our Director Prof Gordon Harold is delighted to be contributing to this important event with We Are Amity CIC. Please book your space. 🗓️ bit.ly/46ra39s

How Conflict Between Parents Affects Childrens Mental Health & Development

Bridging the silence to violence spectrum through evidence-informed practice

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This is a must watch, simply an exceptional and impactful short film. @ruddcambridge.bsky.social

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre@ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 6mo ago

New film! 🎬 'Showcasing Community Support - Highlighting the Needs of Those Most in Need.' "The inspiring work of the charities & groups featured here speak to some of the most pressing issues in society today..." Introduction by Prof G. Harold. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 👉 youtu.be/aFiUzMhMTlU

Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold is attending this Education Committee session tomorrow. @ukparliament.parliament.uk bit.ly/40q0BzC

24 February 2026 - Historical Forced Adoption - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

09:30 - The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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The need for both private and public funding to aid #prevention efforts related to supporting #children, #families, and mental health is clearly demonstrated in this impactful film

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre@ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 6mo ago

New film! 🎬 'Showcasing Community Support - Highlighting the Needs of Those Most in Need.' "The inspiring work of the charities & groups featured here speak to some of the most pressing issues in society today..." Introduction by Prof G. Harold. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 👉 youtu.be/aFiUzMhMTlU

New film! 🎬 'Showcasing Community Support - Highlighting the Needs of Those Most in Need.' "The inspiring work of the charities & groups featured here speak to some of the most pressing issues in society today..." Introduction by Prof G. Harold. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 👉 youtu.be/aFiUzMhMTlU

Showcasing Community Support - Highlighting the Needs of Those Most in Need

YouTube video by Rudd Research Centre

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New film! 🎬 'Showcasing Community Support - Highlighting the Needs of Those Most in Need.' "The inspiring work of the charities & groups featured here speak to some of the most pressing issues in society today..." Introduction by Prof G. Harold. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 👉 youtu.be/aFiUzMhMTlU

Showcasing Community Support - Highlighting the Needs of Those Most in Need

YouTube video by Rudd Research Centre

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New trailer! 🎬 'Showcasing Community Support - Highlighting the Needs of Those Most in Need.' by community filmmaker Rhi Forbes. We'll be sharing our short community film soon! Marking @place2becharity.bsky.social #ThisisMyPlace #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek