With GCSE and A-level exams not too far away it can help to remember stress can...

➡️ Affect how you before, during, and after an exam.
➡️ Alter how you act and the way you think.
➡️ Impact how you feel physically and emotionally.

#ExamStress advice 👉 bit.ly/3JhArX8

We know the responsibility of parenthood can be daunting. The Family Space is here for you!

Our virtual family hub offers information, advice, guidance and support for all stages of your parenting journey.💚

Learn more: bit.ly/443pTV6
#StressAwarenessMonth

Congratulations Jack & Scarlet from THE ROMANS on winning the UK Young Lions Competition!👏

They responded to a brief set by @Barnardos to create a campaign to help reduce child poverty in the UK. Jack and Scarlet successfully won with their campaign ‘Bedroom Blue’.

PRCA

📢 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

The London Marathon is a huge challenge but, is also an extremely rewarding experience. Marie decided to take it on because according to her, “when you watch it, the support for the runners is just out of this world'. 💚

Learn more: bit.ly/3Uhgi9Y

#LondonMarathon

4.3 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty.

We need the next Government to make childhoods a national priority.

Act today, sign our petition: bit.ly/4aSpyqM

#ChildrenAtTheTable

This year, members of Barnardo's & Co-op Youth Advisory Group got to...

👏 Hear what young people are saying about the cost of living
👏 See where their recommendations have been supported

within BYC's Youth Select Committee impact of cost-of-living report. Co-opcampaigns

Eid Mubarak to those celebrating 💚

We asked three SEEN ambassadors to share a message for Eid. Highlighting what it is, the importance of the day and the various ways they will be celebrating.

Have a listen👇

For Natalie and her three children, the pandemic and cost of living crisis meant things became extra tough. But after receiving support from Barnardo's, she found the confidence to start a new career as a family support worker. 💚

Read her story: bit.ly/43SH1wX

🦷 Did you know that tooth extractions are the most common reason for hospital admissions in 6 to 10-year-olds?

For #WorldHeathDay , we spoke to Dr Natalie Daley, our Consultant in Public Health. Read her advice on keeping your children's teeth healthy - bit.ly/4aExuvB

Today marks an unhappy birthday – the 7th anniversary of the two-child limit to benefit payments.

As part of the @endchildpoverty Coalition we have a message for Department for Work and Pensions – one they can’t ignore – it’s time to end the unfair sibling penalty.

#AllKidsCount

Lots of things can cause you to feel stressed…

Whether it's a big event or something small - your feelings are valid and you’re not alone. It’s completely natural.

Find stress relief tips and advice 💚👉 bit.ly/4cFKMtE

#StressAwarenessMonth

We know how important it is for neurodiverse people to have spaces where they can feel accepted. For Natalie’s sons, this was our Rochdale SENDIASS service. She explains, “it’s just brilliant, they feel safe'.💚

Learn more: bit.ly/3PGroCH

#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

When Charlotte’s son turned 2, she could tell he seemed different compared to other children his age...

“I felt alone in dealing with this new situation but the support I was able to get for him through Barnardo’s was amazing.' 💚

Read more 👉 bit.ly/3xryyo6

Read all about our nature-based project — 'B-Wild' — that has supported hundreds of children and young people across the country get back into education. 🌲🧒💚

The project is only possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland

Full story here ➡️ shorturl.at/gmNXY

'You really feel like you belong' - Zain, a young carer 💚

Over the years, we've provided Zain and his family, with financial help to pay for food as well as activities and days out for him and his siblings.

Read about Zain’s story here 👉 bit.ly/3PDuw2f

Politicians need to invest in early intervention services 📢

Crimes against children aged five and under, such as cruelty, assault and neglect, rose by 16% in the year to March 2023 compared to the year to March 2020.

Improvements must be made👇 bit.ly/49aq8id

New data highlights that many babies and young children are not getting the safe, happy, and healthy start to life that they deserve.
We're urging the next Government to put #ChildrenAtTheTable and make good childhoods a national priority.

Read more: bit.ly/3TNVBlT

We brought together health professionals from across the UK to discuss the actions we need to take to improve the lives of future generations in our first partnership conference with the King’s Fund.

Watch this video to find out more🎥

Neurodiverse minds should be celebrated💚 We spoke with Emma about her daughter Libby’s support from Barnardo’s SENDIASS service. Emma says 'with Barnardo’s, Libby is just herself and she can just breathe.”

Learn more: bit.ly/3Tt0W0I

#NuerodiversityCelebrationWeek