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Shielding four-year-old to help front charity appeal after lockdown ‘struggle’

By Douglas Barrie, Reporter2nd August 2021News Scotland

A shielding four-year-old is to help front a Scottish charity’s national summer fundraising appeal after overcoming the lockdown “struggle” last year. Anya Behl (pictured) has a rare condition called alternating

British Heart Foundation celebrates 60 years of pioneering work

By Bronwen Weatherby, Reporter28th July 2021News England

The British Heart Foundation, one of the UK’s best known charities, celebrates its 60th birthday on Wednesday. Founded in 1961 when 70% of heart attacks were fatal, the BHF has

Prime Minister sees off Tory revolt as charities react with fury to £4bn aid cut

By David Hughes, Reporter14th July 2021News England

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have seen off a Tory revolt over cuts to aid funding, leaving charities angry at the prospect of an indefinite reduction in spending. Former prime

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

By The Press Association12th July 2021News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to the head of a gender equality charity who died last week. The First Minister described Emma Ritch, the executive director of women’s rights organisation

Easing lockdown cannot be at expense of half million immunocompromised people, charities warn

By Jane Kirby, Reporter9th July 2021News England

Sixteen health charities have joined forces to urge the Government to support around 500,000 people for whom the Covid-19 vaccines may give less protection. With most of England’s Covid rules

Health charities express dismay at plan to make face masks voluntary

By Jane Kirby, Reporter5th July 2021News England

Charities representing those with weakened immune systems have expressed dismay that people will be able to ditch face masks in England after July 19. The MS Society and Blood Cancer

Lack of access to venues and facilities damaging young people’s mental health, charity warns

By The Press Association24th June 2021News Scotland

The lack of access to venues and facilities in Scotland could risk doing further damage to the mental health and employment prospects of young people, a charity has warned. A

National Autistic Society ‘very sorry’ as it agrees to pay family £70,000 amid ‘poor care’ claims

By Bronwen Weatherby, Reporter23rd June 2021News England

The National Autistic Society (NAS) has told a family it is “very sorry” and agreed to pay them £70,000 after it was claimed a 54-year-old autistic man in their care

Lennie James reflects on losing his mother at a young age in new Barnardo’s campaign

By Tom Horton, Reporter13th May 2021News England

Actor Lennie James has reflected on his experience of losing his mother at a young age as part of a new charity campaign. Barnardo’s has launched Believe In Me to

EastEnders engage with mental health charity on schizophrenia storyline

By Tom Horton, Reporter10th May 2021News England

EastEnders has worked with the mental health charity Mind on a storyline focusing on schizophrenia. Isaac Baptiste, played by actor Stevie Basaula (pictured), will be diagnosed with the condition in

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Shielding four-year-old to help front charity appeal after lockdown ‘struggle’

British Heart Foundation celebrates 60 years of pioneering work

Prime Minister sees off Tory revolt as charities react with fury to £4bn aid cut

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

Easing lockdown cannot be at expense of half million immunocompromised people, charities warn

Health charities express dismay at plan to make face masks voluntary

Lack of access to venues and facilities damaging young people’s mental health, charity warns

National Autistic Society ‘very sorry’ as it agrees to pay family £70,000 amid ‘poor care’ claims

Lennie James reflects on losing his mother at a young age in new Barnardo’s campaign

EastEnders engage with mental health charity on schizophrenia storyline

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

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Tag: Charities

Shielding four-year-old to help front charity appeal after lockdown ‘struggle’

British Heart Foundation celebrates 60 years of pioneering work

Prime Minister sees off Tory revolt as charities react with fury to £4bn aid cut

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

Easing lockdown cannot be at expense of half million immunocompromised people, charities warn

Health charities express dismay at plan to make face masks voluntary

Lack of access to venues and facilities damaging young people’s mental health, charity warns

National Autistic Society ‘very sorry’ as it agrees to pay family £70,000 amid ‘poor care’ claims

Lennie James reflects on losing his mother at a young age in new Barnardo’s campaign

EastEnders engage with mental health charity on schizophrenia storyline