The Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned that adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse are being failed by the NHS when seeking mental health support. In a public apology, the College acknowledged that many survivors have experienced inappropriate treatment, misdiagnosis and avoidable harm when accessing mental health services.

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two children over a period spanning almost two decades.

Victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse across England and Wales will continue to have access to free, confidential support around the clock following a significant funding commitment from the Government.

For many survivors of childhood abuse one of the biggest concerns about pursuing a legal claim is confidentiality. In this blog we look at anonymity and the protections available for survivors.

Hundreds of children in Stoke-on-Trent were assessed as being at risk of exploitation between January and November 2025, according to a recent report from Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

The long-awaited judgment in TWG v The Scout Association was handed down this week on 19 August 2026.

The recent Skircoat Lodge proceedings have renewed attention on the experiences of survivors of abuse in residential care. It highlights the lasting impact of institutional abuse and the importance of listening to survivors and recognising their experiences.

Concerns have been raised about the release of grooming gang offenders under the government’s early release scheme, in spite of the government’s announcement last week that such offenders would not be eligible.