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“We know parents are making major sacrifices to ensure their children can eat as well as possible within their budgets,” said our chief executive Lynn Perry.
The latest @foodfoundation.bsky.social #BrokenPlate report shows healthy food is becoming less affordable.
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"I’ve worked with children and families for nearly 30 years, and in all that time, I don’t think I’ve seen things as tough for parents, especially new parents, as they are today,” said Juliea Morris, one of our Family Services Managers. More via @bigissue.com here: www.bigissue.com/opinion/baby...
Children’s mental health is in crisis.🚨
We welcome the announcement a new cross-government strategy, but it must go further.
That means:
✅ Early intervention
✅ MHST+ with school counsellors
✅ Clear, measurable targets
Without decisive action now, too many young people will be left behind.
Today is a good day for children! 450,000 will be lifted out of poverty thanks to the two child limit being scrapped.
We're celebrating this win along with 17 other organisations including charities, campaigners, unions and faith groups with a national advert The Times.
What young people see shapes what they learn. Today that comes from content, creators and culture.
That’s why we worked with 12 young people across the UK to create ‘Call It What It Is’ - highlighting how misogyny and harmful ideas about masculinity shape real-world attitudes.
Four in 10 UK parents ‘struggled to afford’ all the essential items needed for their baby’s first six months. There are too many families forced to focus on surviving not thriving. Read more via @theguardian.com here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Read all about our crucial work in the Highlands as we support scores of young people who are being targeted and exploited by criminal gangs.
Full @BBCScotlandNews story here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kr4p7lwxro
