Blog | Action For Children

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Spending review 2020: lives and livelihoods but not life chances

Action for Children's director of policy, Imran Hussain, responds to the Chancellor's spending review.

25 November 2020

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How play therapy is helping to support children with trauma during coronavirus

Sian is a play therapist for Action for Children in Wales, helping children who have experienced trauma

25 November 2020

Help us make a difference: become a Secret Santa for a vulnerable child

For most of us, the festive season is a happy time. But there are thousands of children all over the UK who face a Christmas without food, warmth or love. We’re working hard to change this – and we need your help

02 November 2020

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Report shows young people are still being forced to leave their foster families before they’re ready

Our new report explores how we can make sure all young people leaving foster care can keep living with their carers once they turn 18, if that’s what they want

28 October 2020

Fewer health checks for babies and toddlers

Almost two thirds of children in some areas do not receive crucial mandatory health visitor checks at age two and half, according to new research from the Children’s Commissioner for England

13 August 2020

Supporting families during the coronavirus pandemic

Kim, her partner and their three year old daughter, Molly, were supported by Action for Children emergency fund when her partners' hours were cut, halving their usual income during the coronavirus crisis

28 July 2020

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Our online service offers support for parents, when they need it

Find out about Parent Talk, our new online service offering down-to-earth advice and online chats.

14 July 2020

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Domestic Abuse Bill: children no longer the ‘invisible victims’

The government has confirmed that the Domestic Abuse Bill will be amended so that children affected by domestic abuse will be recognised as victims in their own right

30 June 2020

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How we’re supplying hot meals to families during lockdown

Action for Children services across Scotland have been at the forefront of efforts to support families affected by lockdown

24 June 2020

Supporting young carers during lockdown

Since 1995, Action for Children’s ‘North Lanarkshire Young Carers’ project has supported young people with care responsibilities in the region

05 June 2020

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Coronavirus: what you need to know

Your questions about Coronavirus, answered

19 March 2020

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Young carers: who are they and why do they need support?

One in three young carers say their caring role makes them feel stressed. We make sure no one has to cope alone

30 January 2020

How we help young people avoid serious organised crime

Young people at risk from organised crime are being given a better future through a scheme that tackles problems early

29 October 2019

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Children are heading for a decade of crisis

The Chancellor said his Spending Round will herald a “decade of renewal” - but it's hard to see much evidence of this

04 September 2019

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The challenges facing children's services

Funding may be falling, but demand for children's centres is higher than ever

16 January 2019

Using technology to help children's communication skills

How technology can be a powerful tool for encouraging communication skills in children

20 February 2017

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5 ways to be a volunteer hero

Flexible ways to make volunteering work for you, from supporting other parents to organising events

23 February 2016