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Stay up to date with our work and the current issues facing children, young people and their families across the UK.

Reaction to Mental Health Support Teams announcement

The UK government announced last week that almost a million more young people will have access to a mental health support team (MHST) in school.
News 19 May 2025
The Government’s Immigration White Paper

The Government has published a new White Paper, ‘Restoring control over the immigration system’, which sets out planned changes to the immigration system ahead of future legislation or changes to the current rules.
News 15 May 2025
Reaction to Government's child protection announcements

News 10 April 2025

What it was like trekking across the Sahara to raise money for Barnardo’s

Have you ever thought about challenging yourself with an adventure that makes a difference to the lives of children and young people? Our Programme Manager Hannah Peake reflects on her once-in-a-lifetime experience trekking through the Sahara Desert to help raise money to support positive futures for young people.
Blog 20 May 2025
Steve's experience running the Great North Run

Inspired by his daughter’s journey and Barnardo’s support, Steve talks about running the Great North Run for Team Barnardo's to raise vital funds.
Blog 14 May 2025
The power of keeping family recipes alive through generations

Our Grandmother’s Hands project, led by our SEEN Centre, aimed to remind young people of the deep personal connections they share with food by creating a space for different generations to come together, cook, and share their own treasured family recipes.
Blog 24 April 2025