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All pupils in families on universal credit to be entitled to free school meals - Barnardo's reaction

All pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will be eligible for free school meals under an expansion of the Government-funded support.
News 5 June 2025
Barnardo's chief executive on the two-child limit

News 27 May 2025
Delay to the child poverty strategy

News 23 May 2025

How young people are helping to make healthcare more sustainable

Climate change is increasingly affecting children and young people’s mental and physical health, from climate anxiety to air pollution. Alexandra, who’s involved in our NHS Youth Forum’s Young Researchers programme, explains her thoughts on the importance of young people’s voices in pushing forward climate action in healthcare.
Blog 5 June 2025
12 tips for getting mental health support from your doctor

Reaching out can sometimes feel hard, so here are 12 top tips to help you find the support and help you need.
Blog 28 May 2025
Six surprising ways you can volunteer with Barnardo’s

If you’re interested in volunteering with us, you might have considered a role in one of our shops, but did you know there are lots of other ways you can volunteer and help change childhoods and change lives?
Blog 22 May 2025

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