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Family Matters responds to increase in use of antidepressants by children

Thursday, March 17 2016

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed its concern over the significant rise in the use of antidepressant drugs by children between 2005 and 2015. Reports show that the number of children being prescribed the drugs in the UK rose by 54% during that period, despite a fall after a warning in 2004 that some of the drugs may lead to suicidal behaviour. What are the concerns relating to … [Read more...]

Family Matters Mediation now available in Hebden Bridge

Friday, March 4 2016

Family Matters Mediation is now offering family mediation services at Hebden Bridge Town Hall to people who are in the process of separating or have separated. Family Matters Mediation is a leading family mediation provider in the North of England, offering mediation across Yorkshire and Humberside. We offer publically funded (legally aided), as well as privately funded, services in … [Read more...]

Leading language academic, Liz Stokoe, returns to Doncaster

Monday, February 22 2016

Family Matters is delighted to announce that Professor Elizabeth Stokoe will be returning to Doncaster in May 2016 to provide a research based workshop on ensuring a high level of client engagement through written communications and web sites. … [Read more...]

Free divorce & separation clinic during Family Mediation Week

Monday, January 4 2016

In support of Family Mediation Week (11 – 15 January 2016), leading Doncaster mediation company, Family Matters, is offering a free divorce and separation clinic on Friday 15th January from 10am to 2pm. The clinic, to be held at Family Matters’ offices at Cavendish Court, South Parade Doncaster, will give people the opportunity to find out more about mediation. Appointments will last for around … [Read more...]

Christmas Opening Hours

Wednesday, December 23 2015

Family Matters will be closed from 1.00 pm on Thursday 24 December 2015 and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2016. If you wish to contact us during that time you can call us on 01302 369688 and leave a message on our answerphone. Alternatively, you can email us from the contact page or admin@familymattersmediate.co.uk. … [Read more...]