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How does pornography harm children?

Hear from our experts about how pornography can have a big impact on children and young people.

Blog 25 November 2023

Why families in poverty need the Household Support Fund

Ali Cooper, Senior Policy Advisor on Child Poverty at Barnardo's, explains what the Household Support Fund is and why it needs to be extended to help children growing up in poverty.

Blog 22 November 2023

How the cost-of-living crisis impacts young people leaving care

Tiffany is a Barnardo's project worker who explains how the cost-of-living crisis has made life even harder for young people leaving care.

Blog 17 November 2023

What is bed poverty?

Ali Cooper, Senior Policy Advisor on Child Poverty at Barnardo's, discusses ‘bed poverty’ and how the cost-of-living crisis is increasing the number of children in poverty across the UK.

Blog 2 November 2023

What is the Online Safety Act and how will it impact children?

Learn about the Online Safety Act from experts who campaigned for it and find out how it will help keep children and young people safe whilst online.

Blog 26 October 2023

3 things our research discovered about Black children in care

Our experts discuss key findings from our report into the 'double discrimination' faced by Black children in their experiences in the care and criminal justice systems.

Blog 23 October 2023

How to find your next adventure in nature

We spoke with Abbie Barnes whose mission is to empower others to improve their mental and physical health by connecting to nature.

Blog 18 October 2023

Three ways social prescribing helps children and young people

Becky Rice, Senior Policy Advisor on Mental Health and Wellbeing at Barnardo’s, shares findings from our research on how social prescribing can help children and young people meet practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.

Blog 9 October 2023

How Hannah helps to keep children out of the criminal justice system

We spoke with Hannah Wilkinson, Team Manager for the RISE service, to talk about how RISE helps keep children out of contact with the police.

Blog 26 September 2023

Three ways to help your child cope with school anxiety

If a child you care for is feeling anxious, Hannah French, Clinical Lead for Barnardo's Mental Health Support Teams in North West England, has advice that may help you support them.

Blog 18 September 2023

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