Research highlights more support needed for children with ill parents
OU research reveals that the needs of children whose parents or carers are seriously ill, are often neglected.
Academics from the Children's Research Centre at the OU worked with the charity Hope Support Services, which supports young people going through a family health crisis to produce a research report which highlighted the extent of the issue and made recommendations.
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OU public health campaign shortlisted for national Carers UK Award
A national public health campaign co-developed by The Open University researchers to support UK-wide communities to age well, inclusive of, co-developed with and for unpaid carers, has been shortlisted for the ‘Standout Campaign of the Year’ category at the 2026 Carers UK Awards.
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