Childlife

Fantastic feedback for our fundraisers

At the beginning of July we felt the time was right to make a cautious return to our face-to-face fundraising, with extra measures in place to keep our fundraisers and the public safe. We have been completely overwhelmed by the kind words and praise we have received over the...

21 July 2020
NDCS – Impact of Covid-19

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is going through a period of huge change, with Covid-19 causing widespread disruption to the vital external services and support that many deaf children rely on, their friendships, their schools and their audiology services. Routine audiology services, schools, Teachers of the Deaf and...

17 June 2020
Supporting bereaved children during Covid-19

For over 50 years The National Children’s Bureau (NCB), has existed to make sure that our education, health and social care systems are as effective as possible, strengthen families and helping children overcome the many challenges that can hold them back. NCB is needed now more than ever. An...

15 June 2020
Acorns Children’s Hospice Covid-19 response

Acorns Children’s Hospice support some of the most vulnerable children and families across their region with a range of paediatric palliative care services. When the Covid-19 public health crisis began in March, they drew up emergency plans for prioritising children’s hospice care for the most vulnerable, whilst directly or...

09 June 2020
Ataxia UK – adapting during Covid-19

During the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, all charities have had to adapt the way in which they provide their services. We caught up with Childlife Trustee, Dan Beacon, who is Head of Fundraising and Communications at our member charity, Ataxia UK, to find out some of the...

04 June 2020
Supporting lockdown learning

The National Children’s Bureau have been quick to respond to the needs of families in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Annamarie Hassall, Director, Practice & Programmes, Fundraising at NCB, explains how their Making it REAL early literacy programme is adapting the way it supports both parents and those that...

15 May 2020
Covid-19 – Changes to our working practices

Here’s a full update on how the current crisis is impacting Childlife. Find out how you can still get in touch with us and continue your support during this time. Getting in touch with us The three Childlife staff are currently working remotely, with the phone line diverted to...

15 May 2020
Making every moment count

Two-year-old Oscar-Ray arrived safely at 40 weeks, after a problem-free pregnancy for mum, Charlotte. But just two days later, he began having seizures and was rushed to the hospital neonatal unit to be observed by a specialist team, where he was having up to five seizures an hour. It...

04 May 2020
Local lifelines for deaf children

The National Deaf Children’s Society works with deaf children and their families at all points in their child’s life, from diagnosis through to teenage years. As well as the practical advice and support that the National Deaf Children’s Society can provide, many families also choose to get involved with...

04 May 2020
Early years support making a big difference

Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP), led by the National Children’s Bureau, is made up of parents, early years practitioners, nurseries, children’s centres, Lambeth Council, NHS trusts, community organisations and several local charities. LEAP is part of The National Lottery Community Fund’s A Better Start programme. LEAP aims to improve children’s...

04 May 2020

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