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Child victims of domestic abuse: 4 ways we’re supporting recovery

Our Breaking the Cycle programme provides counselling to child victims of domestic abuse. Find out how it’s helping children like Harvey* have a safe and happy childhood again

20 July 2021
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Lydia Bright: 'Fostering made me the person I am today'

TV personality Lydia Bright spent her childhood as part of a fostering family. She tells us how fostering made an impact in her life and why she chooses to support Action for Children

08 July 2021
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Why Army veteran Steve is flying the flag for dads

Superdad Steve tells us about how he got into volunteering and the importance of men in early years.

29 June 2021
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Five of the most creative ways to Boycott your Bed (+ help vulnerable kids!)

We’re shining a spotlight on some of the wonderful supporters who are giving up their beds for the night on Friday, 9 July, in aid of vulnerable children across the UK. How could you Boycott your Bed?

25 June 2021
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Photo gallery: Children’s drawing challenge

In honour of our 'Boycott Your Bed' challenge, we asked children to wow us with their creativity drawing their dream sleeping spots and they didn’t disappoint

23 June 2021
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It’s time to walk the walk on early help

We’re still waiting for children to suffer harm before giving them the help they need. To change that, the Care Review needs to get it right on early help, argues Joe Lane, Action for Children’s Head of Policy & Research

17 June 2021
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How we delivered disability and family support in Wales during the pandemic

Judith Kirkby, Children's Services Manager, reflects on a turbulent year for the disability and family support services she manages across South East Wales

28 May 2021
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Want to help vulnerable children? Boycott your Bed!

On Friday 9 July, we’re challenging you to raise money by spending the night in the most unusual place you can think of

25 May 2021
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Child poverty will weigh down on levelling up

"The high and increasing level of child poverty is incompatible with giving all children the best start in life."

20 May 2021
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Where is child poverty increasing in the UK?

The End Child Poverty Coalition has recently published local child poverty data, showing the scale of problem across the UK

19 May 2021
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How Action for Children and Royal Mail delivered better youth mental health across the UK

Action for Children and Royal Mail have worked in partnership to raise awareness of the need for better mental health support for children and young people

10 May 2021
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How our Scotland residential services continued to deliver quality care to young people during a pandemic

As lockdown begins to ease, we reflect on how our Scotland residential services overcame the challenges of the pandemic

30 April 2021
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"I think daddy's going to kill my mummy": Helping children recover from domestic abuse trauma

Carol* was trapped in an abusive relationship for over a decade, all of which her six children witnessed. Her eldest daughter was left severely traumatised and twice attempted suicide. Thankfully, Action for Children reached out and has supported the family to work through their ongoing feelings of shame.

28 April 2021
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How trailblazing volunteer Denise is helping us better serve disabled children

When Denise, who has a disability, approached Action for Children about her wish to volunteer, it was the start of an extraordinary story that would make an impact right across the UK

07 April 2021
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The Andrea Leadsom review: A fresh direction for the early years?

Action for Children welcomes new vision paper for the first 1,001 days of life, while calling for action to turn vision into reality.

29 March 2021
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One year into the pandemic: The impact you’ve made

It’s been a year since the UK went into lockdown. We share four true stories of the impact we’ve been able to make, thanks to your support

23 March 2021
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Famous faces share their #OneWishForChildhood

To mark the one-year anniversary of lockdown, stars including Liam Gallagher have highlighted how the pandemic has impacted children across the UK by sharing their #OneWishForChildhood

22 March 2021
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How to help end childhood crisis in the UK

Find out how you can help give children a safe and happy childhood by joining our campaign

17 March 2021
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Supporting children through mental health struggles

A year into the pandemic, we're seeing demand for children's mental health support skyrocket. Find out what Action for Children is doing to help

16 March 2021
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The Domestic Abuse Bill: Helping reduce harmful impact on children

Specialist support for children can reduce the impact of domestic abuse on their lives. It can improve children’s safety and their health outcomes

11 March 2021