Op's Manager for a Children's Charity the opportunity to work with children & families at a point in life when needed a privilege - all views are my own
Today’s @jrf_uk report shows that serious govt action can lift children out of poverty. If the govt wants to be serious about alleviating the suffering of children in poverty, it must commit to ending the unfair two-child limit on benefit payments. https://t.co/mvBiiAOOY8
“We need better access to the NHS”. Hearing directly from young people was inspiring. Their message? Every child deserves warmth, safety, and food this Christmas. Together, we’re advocating for lasting change through #ChristmasListForChange. Thanks to all who joined us tonight.
We’re delighted to hear from @AndyBurnhamGM that care leavers in Manchester will soon get free bus travel up to the age of 25. Barnardo’s Transport for Freedom campaign is calling for free bus travel to be introduced for all care leavers nationwide: https://t.co/jygIwJVbAW
More on the government / State’s neglect and impoverishment of carers, even for the most vulnerable children #kinshipcare
Children raised by friends or relatives are being ‘plunged into poverty’, says UK charity https://t.co/mnzPtarOBj
We’re delighted to hear @MetroMayorSteve announcement that care leavers in Liverpool will be offered free bus travel. Barnardo’s Transport for Freedom campaign has been calling for bespoke schemes for care leavers struggling with the cost-of-living: https://t.co/1UNQC77Xsf 👏
💬"People need to realise that actually we've been deprived from care and love and that is something we still need as adults." - Zoe, a #CareExperienced young person we work with.
Read Zoe's story & support our campaign to #EndTheCareCliff:
https://t.co/JWVJlIwwKj
https://t.co/koT5ZuHXd8
This film about what it’s like to be a child in care—it’s direct, honest, and truly impactful.
A huge thank you to BBC Children in Need for funding this vital message 👇
#ChildrenInCare#BBCChildrenInNeed#RaisingAwareness
Hello everyone, we will be hosting another face to face get together in Birmingham on Saturday 23rd November between 2-4pm at Birmingham Friends of the Earth environmental community hub 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham B5 5TH. Sign up here https://t.co/xY6CcksfzI
Senior leaders in education: Join Taking Care of People You Lead, a 3-part online programme (Oct 2024 – Feb 2025), focusing on mental health and wellbeing for you, your staff, and your workplace culture. 🌱
📌 Free to attend – book now: https://t.co/4AOdLxNxuy
For the first time, anyone in a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from trained mental health professionals.
The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, providing vital help through a single phone line.
https://t.co/Dxc9ahAao1
“The King’s Speech included many encouraging first steps. However, the vital changes children need can only be achieved with investment,” said our CEO Lynn Perry. (1/3)
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The severe suffering of 3 million children at the sharpest end of our poverty emergency is unseen and unreported.
These are austerity’s children – millions of boys and girls living through what is for them the “hungry 20s” in food bank Britain.
https://t.co/PVT7Y35zAA
"I just want to show that us care kids we can still do stuff, we just need to be around the right people. Thank you so much for appreciating my music." – Brad. #ThePiano