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Today is the day - we are so excited to be at the AHAwards💙 representing all the fab partners within Help Kids Talk Lorraine Coulter mabel scullion South Eastern Trust Barnardo's NI The Resurgam Trust LCCC

It is essential that the NI Budget includes resources to deliver on an Anti-Poverty Strategy.

We were at Assembly Committee for Communities yday w/EqualityCoalition colleagues to emphasise the urgency of this issue. The work has been done, now is time to deliver.

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Click the link and listen to Michelle Harris on Good Morning Ulster from 1hr12mins.
Our government must prioritise and invest in our children’s #MentalHealth by providing long-term, adequate funding for primary school counselling.
Early intervention is vital.

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Need a co-ordinated, cross-dept, properly funded and evidenced based plan to improve children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing - from early to crisis interventions.
Piecemeal approaches are not sustainable & the voluntary sector can’t do it any more bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

We all agree that early intervention and prevention has the biggest positive impact for our babies, children and young people. We need government action now to commit to investment not words- this closure is the tip of the iceberg! ⁦Barnardo's NI⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

We are finalists for the AHAwards💙 N.I Government Award for partnering, leading & shaping to improve population health - there is strength in working together! 💪 Wish us luck!
The Resurgam Trust Barnardo's NI LCCC South Eastern Trust RCSLT Northern Ireland Public Health Agency Libraries NI NICMA

Today we remember Lyra McKee.

Forever young. Forever in our hearts.

In Memory Of | Lyra McKee
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Shot dead. 5 years ago today ❤️ Lyra we will keep sharing your words & voice. Christy Moore and James thank you for this beautiful tribute #LyraMckee
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Really informative meeting with Robin Swann discussing the implementation of the recommendations from the Children’s Social Care services review.
We agreed there needs to be a whole government approach in ensuring children’s rights, needs & happiness are met

So important that we all take action now to protect the future of our children and young people. RCSLT Northern Ireland report launched today highlights the increasing need for supporting speech, language and communication. Read full report today ⬇️

Our stance against the sibling tax features in the The Independent - “This cruel policy is robbing thousands of children of a secure future, by restricting financial support when it is needed most.' Naomi McBurney Cliff Edge Coalition NI
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📢 Early intervention is vital. Many health inequalities begin in childhood.

🏅Barnardo’s has partnered with HSJ Awards to launch a new category: Early Intervention and Prevention for Children, Young People and Families Award.

Award entry Info 👉 bit.ly/49DpxFZ

Some thoughts from a morning at the NI assembly listening to the opposition day debate on the 2 Child limit brought by The SDLP. Thanks to Matthew O'Toole and party colleagues for raising this important debate. Whilst positive all of the parties want to address child poverty 1/3

Whilst the topic is harrowing - I 'm grateful for the NIA focus on eradicating child poverty esp The SDLP 2nd opposition day to focused on removing the Universal Credit 2 Child Limit, Fuel Poverty &No Fault Evictions! We need to stop punishing children for simply existing!

Little Amal is preparing for her big journey to Belfast between the 16-19 May. Will you help us welcome her? 🩷

We’ve created a packed programme of free events across the whole city for all the family to enjoy together!

Programme highlights include ▶️

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Menopause: unexpected bleeding and HRT. Please read and share.

We recently joined forces with The PILS Project and colleagues to urge UK Prime Minister to withdraw the Rwanda Bill due to its violation of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, the ECHR, and Article 2 of the Windsor Framework. Read the letter below👇

Angela from our Young Carers service presented her research at the 4th International Young Carers Conference in #Manchester this week

A key takeaway from the conference...
We need our legislation to change in NI. A change in law would give our Young Carers the same rights & protections as their UK peers

Check out a video tour of the Belfast Remote Evidence Centre, a place where children and young people can come and give evidence in a safe environment away from the court Justice NI Police Service NI nidirect Public Prosecution Service

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