Tag: Barnardo’s

New figures reveal the impact of poor mental health provision on those most in need

Stuart Mitchell

The Covid Social Mobility and Opportunities study, released this week, has revealed how young people in some of the most deprived areas of the country are less likely to receive the mental health support they need. Key findings show that: Nearly two in five (39%) young people in the poorest parts of England said they are waiting for, or had not received the mental health support they had applied for, compared to 28% in the most affluent areas.  Those identifying as non-binary+ were more likely to be classified as having…

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Co-op members to have their say and help towards raising £5m for Barnardo’s

Stuart Mitchell

Members of the UK’s largest co-operative business are being encouraged to participate in voting as part of Co-op’s 2023 AGM and help towards raising £5 million for Barnardo’s – the UK’s biggest children’s charity. A new initiative, announced today, is intended to encourage members to use their vote to shape the way Co-op does business and help create a fairer world. Members who are eligible to vote will generate £1 for voting on representatives within Co-op’s National Members’ Council, directors on the Co-op Board or on AGM motions, including bringing…

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Co-op to tackle biggest challenges for young people as it partners with Barnardo’s

Stuart Mitchell

At a time when over a third (37%) of young people feel that the odds are stacked against them (1), Co-op has announced a new charity partnership to bring communities together to support young people. Co-op will be working with Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, to support 750,000 young people aged 10-25 years old to help improve their mental wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping young people and their families to meet basic needs, including access to food, at a time when the lasting effects of the…

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One in three parents worried about losing their home as cost-of-living crisis continues to bite

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly one in three parents (30%) are worried about being made homeless, and almost half (49%) worry about keeping their home warm for their children, according to new research published by children’s charity Barnardo’s which reveals the latest impacts for families that are struggling financially. More than one in seven (16%) parents say their children have had to share a bed with them, their partner or a sibling during the winter months, because they cannot afford another bed. Worryingly, one in 14 parents (7%) say they are still having to…

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Mental Health Support Teams need to be rolled out urgently amid youth mental health crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Barnardo’s is calling for Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) to be urgently rolled out across England, as growing numbers of children and young people reach crisis point with their mental health.  As Children’s Mental Health Week gets underway, Barnardo’s is urging the Government to commit to expanding its MHST programme across all schools and colleges in England. The charity says this would provide crucial early intervention for children experiencing the first warning signs of poor mental health, including low mood, mild to moderate anxiety, and difficulties regulating their emotions.   With…

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