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Survey of child poverty charities finds 40% at risk of closure without emergency funds

By Jemma Crew, Reporter31st March 2020News England

Dozens of child poverty charities are braced to close within half a year if they are not able to replace funds lost due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Childhood Trust

Children’s charity reports huge rise in applications for its emergency cash fund

By The Press Association30th March 2020News Scotland

A children’s charity has reported a 1,100% increase in applications for its emergency cash fund during the first week of the coronavirus lockdown. Aberlour Child Care Trust said many families

Charities urge Government to ensure children do not go hungry if schools close

By Jemma Crew, Reporter13th March 2020News England

The Government should make cash available for low-income families so children can still be fed if schools close during the coronavirus outbreak, charities have said. Some 18 groups have written

Britain in ‘danger of failing a generation’ as it lags on child health – RCPCH report warns

By Ella Pickover, Reporter4th March 2020News England

Britain is at risk of “lagging behind” other European countries when it comes to child health, leading doctors have warned. The nation is “in danger of failing a generation”, children’s

With ‘flatlining’ life expectancy and widening health inequalities, health expert laments ‘lost’ decade

By Joe Gammie, Reporter25th February 2020News England

“Flatlining” life expectancy and worsening health inequalities over the past 10 years have led an expert to declare a “lost” decade in England. Professor Sir Michael Marmot (pictured) said the

Cosla warns Scottish Government’s draft budget would impact child poverty targets

By The Press Association24th February 2020News Scotland

A body representing councils across Scotland has raised fears that the Scottish Government’s draft budget will impact their ability to meet child poverty targets. The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

Research: A tenth of 14-year-olds blighted by poverty throughout their lives

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter18th February 2020Reports & Resources

According to new research by The Children’s Society, 1 in 10 children aged 14 in the UK have been blighted by poverty throughout their childhood. New figures from the charity

Scottish Government pledge £7m to help working parents tackle poverty

By The Press Association18th February 2020News Scotland

The Scottish Government has pledged £7 million in the next year to benefit parents in the workplace in a bid to fight poverty. As part of the 2020/21 Budget process,

Despite rising levels of employment major new report finds 14 million now living in poverty

By Alan Jones, Reporter7th February 2020News England

Poverty has increased for children and pensioners over the last five years, a new study suggests. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) said that, despite rising levels of employment, in-work poverty

One in five adults in England and Wales has experienced some form of child abuse

By Flora Thompson, Reporter14th January 2020News England

Around one in five adults in England and Wales experienced a form of child abuse before they turned 16, figures suggest. In the year to March, the Crime Survey for

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Survey of child poverty charities finds 40% at risk of closure without emergency funds

Children’s charity reports huge rise in applications for its emergency cash fund

Charities urge Government to ensure children do not go hungry if schools close

Britain in ‘danger of failing a generation’ as it lags on child health – RCPCH report warns

With ‘flatlining’ life expectancy and widening health inequalities, health expert laments ‘lost’ decade

Cosla warns Scottish Government’s draft budget would impact child poverty targets

Research: A tenth of 14-year-olds blighted by poverty throughout their lives

Scottish Government pledge £7m to help working parents tackle poverty

Despite rising levels of employment major new report finds 14 million now living in poverty

One in five adults in England and Wales has experienced some form of child abuse

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Child Poverty

Survey of child poverty charities finds 40% at risk of closure without emergency funds

Children’s charity reports huge rise in applications for its emergency cash fund

Charities urge Government to ensure children do not go hungry if schools close

Britain in ‘danger of failing a generation’ as it lags on child health – RCPCH report warns

With ‘flatlining’ life expectancy and widening health inequalities, health expert laments ‘lost’ decade

Cosla warns Scottish Government’s draft budget would impact child poverty targets

Research: A tenth of 14-year-olds blighted by poverty throughout their lives

Scottish Government pledge £7m to help working parents tackle poverty

Despite rising levels of employment major new report finds 14 million now living in poverty

One in five adults in England and Wales has experienced some form of child abuse