https://www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-research/publications/report/the-cost-of-hunger-and-hardship This research finds that a record number of people are facing hunger and hardship across the UK, with rates more than a third higher than they were 20 years ago. Without change, things are projected to get worse. Some groups across society are bearing the burden more than most, including children, people living in…
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Chancellor urged to deliver Budget of ‘investment and opportunity’
https://www.gov.scot/news/chancellor-urged-to-deliver-budget-of-investment-and-opportunity/ The UK Autumn Budget should focus on “investment and opportunity”, with more funding for public services, infrastructure and measures to eradicate child poverty, Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said. The Finance Secretary pledged to work with the UK Government and devolved administrations to ensure the Autumn Budget on October 30 “works for all four…
Empty plates and cold homes: What it’s like to grow up in poverty in 2024
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/research/empty-plates-and-cold-homes-what-its-grow-poverty-2024 Poverty affects every part of a child’s life and leaves too many struggling with their education, health and happiness. Today, more than one in four children in the UK live in poverty and around one million children are living in extreme poverty.
School uniform MoneySaving tips
With the summer holidays coming to a close, you’ve just days left to get your child’s school uniform sorted. We’ve handy tips on how to kit out the kids on the cheap. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/school-uniform-moneysaving-tips/
Government support extended to help struggling households with bills and essential costs over winter
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-support-extended-to-help-struggling-households-with-bills-and-essential-costs-over-winter Millions of vulnerable people to receive help this winter as the Work and Pensions Secretary extends the Household Support Fund £421 million boost for local authorities in England to help people most in need with the cost of their energy, food and water, with £79 million for devolved administrations
Help paying for your childcare
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. Find the options available to youEnter your details to help find out how you can save money on your childcare
Free school meals
Does your child qualify? And what help is there during school holidays?
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/free-school-meals/ If you’re on certain benefits, including Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit, your child may be able to get free school meals during term time – as well as free support during the school holidays. This guide covers who’s eligible, what you’ll get, and how to apply. Crucially, you may need to apply for…
Child benefit. What happens when my child turns 16?
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/child-benefit/#sixteen You may still be able to claim Child Benefit even after your child turns 16, provided they remain in approved full-time education or unpaid training. However, this ISN’T automatic.
Children homeless in temporary accommodation hits shameful new record of 151,000 – up 15% in a year
The statistics reveal – the number of children who are homeless and living in temporary accommodation has increased to 151,630 – an increase of 15 per cent in a year – and the highest figure since records began in 2004;the number of homeless families living in emergency accommodation such as B&Bs and hostels has reached…
The impact of hardship on primary schools and primary and community healthcare
https://www.jrf.org.uk/deep-poverty-and-destitution/the-impact-of-hardship-on-primary-schools-and-primary-healthcare The findings are stark: services are staggering under the weight of hardship. Services are spending significant resources, time, funding, emotional energy, and in some cases, whole job roles, trying to deal with the consequences of hardship. It diverts resources and adds to demand and workloads, which has knock-on impacts on pupils, families and patients…