12 May 2022
Investing in childhood
The heart of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB)’s ethos, is for every child to be safe, secure and supported and to build a better childhood for every child. You may have seen their #ChildrenAtTheHeart and #BuildBackChildhood campaigns, which have the support of over 700 organisations from across the children’s...
12 May 2022
The impact of an ataxia diagnosis
Soon after Christmas 2019, Amy made a GP appointment for Darcy, then seven – she was concerned that something significant had changed with the way she walked. At around the same time, teachers at school, dancing and swimming lessons had mentioned issues with her balance and mobility. The diagnosis...
12 May 2022
Jack’s story
Jack was a regular visitor to Acorns Children’s Hospice for 16 years, until he sadly passed away in November 2020. His parents, Sharon and Dale, remember how those visits enabled their family to carry on through the toughest of times. Jack arrived just over five weeks early and he...
12 May 2022
A world without barriers
In 2006, after decades of campaigning by the National Deaf Children’s Society, newborn hearing screening was introduced across the UK. All children now have a hearing test in their first few weeks. Early diagnosis means that more deaf children get the help and support they need, sooner. But, 35...
