One in five children has a probable mental health condition; childhood obesity remains stubbornly high; and tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admission among young children. Yet services continue to respond after problems emerge rather than preventing them.
Research
Looking after yourselfMental health and emotional wellbeingPhysical health
Changes are needed in multiple areas to inform effective safeguarding responses, early identification and prevention of Witchcraft, Spirit Possession, and Ritualistic Abuse (WSPRA).
Parliamentary briefing
Child abuse and exploitationPolicy, advocacy and participation
The forthcoming Immigration and Asylum Bill aims to put into statute some of the proposed asylum and immigration reforms announced by the Home Secretary last year. This briefing highlights the proposals which will have the most significant impact on children, young people, and families seeking sanctuary in the UK and with experience of the immigration system.
Barnardo’s Northern Ireland responds to the Draft Framework for Race Relations, calling for a fully resourced Race Equality Strategy that tackles systemic inequality.
Barnardo’s Northern Ireland responds to proposed legal aid reforms, warning against barriers for children and families facing domestic abuse and safeguarding risks.
We commissioned Censuswide to poll 4,000 young people aged 13-20, across all four nations of the UK. The findings were stark and paint a picture of a distressing online environment for young people.
Our Cumbria LINK social prescribing service has been clinically proven to significantly improve the wellbeing of children struggling with their mental health and prevent difficulties from escalating.
We recognise that the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance plays a vital role in supporting schools and colleges to safeguard children. However, the proposed guidance does not go far enough to promote effective safeguarding practice.
Consultation response
Child abuse and exploitationEducation
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