Childlife

15/02/2024

Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Opsyte and Hospitality Solutions Group in our shared offices in Farnborough, who organised a Valentine's bake sale yesterday. Teams from all the businesses in the building were amazingly supportive, and enjoyed cakes from the selection you can see here. A tremendous £250 was raised for Childlife, which is so very much appreciated. THANK YOU!

07/06/2023

Exciting research from two ground-breaking studies shows the power of wearable technology and artificial intelligence in monitoring movement disorders, including Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).

Exciting research from two ground-breaking studies shows the power of wearable technology and artificial intelligence in monitoring movement disorders, including Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). FA is the most common type of hereditary ataxia, often presenting in childhood or adolescence. Around 500 chil...

31/05/2023

Acorns hospice in Walsall has touched the lives of thousands of children and their families over the last 20 years. The charity provides nursing care and emotional support of the highest quality, but because of financial pressures, it’s not been possible to keep the building looking and feeling it’s best, especially in recent years.

Acorns hospice in Walsall has touched the lives of thousands of children and their families over the last 20 years. The charity provides nursing care and emotional support of the highest quality, but because of financial pressures, it’s not been possible to keep the building looking and feeling it...

24/05/2023

The National Deaf Children’s Society is one of 125 organisations who have signed an open letter to the Government to highlight the inadequacies in specialist support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is one of 125 organisations who have signed an open letter to the Government to highlight the inadequacies in specialist support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. A wide range of professionals, incl...

17/05/2023

Thanks to a campaign by the Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN), part of the National Children’s Bureau, cohabiting parents and carers will now be able to claim the same bereavement benefits to help bring up their children as if they had been married or in a civil partnership.

Thanks to a campaign by the Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN), part of the National Children’s Bureau, cohabiting parents and carers will now be able to claim the same bereavement benefits to help bring up their children as if they had been married or in a civil partnership. It’s estimated aro...

21/03/2023

The National Children’s Bureau, one of the four Childlife charities, recently brought together more than 100 children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to take part in their annual Youth Voice Matters conference.

The National Children’s Bureau, one of the four Childlife charities, recently brought together more than 100 children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to take part in their annual Youth Voice Matters conference. The national conference is co-developed and co-...

26/01/2023

When a baby or child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be a daunting time for a family, with a lot of information to take in and new things to learn about. This extends of course to grandparents, who are often also caregivers whilst parents are at work. Sometimes however, they might not be able to access the information as readily as the parents.

Childlife member charity, the National Deaf Children's Society, are there to support the wider family, such as grandparents, to ensure wraparound support for the family.

When a baby or child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be a daunting time for a family, with a lot of information to take in and new things to learn about. This extends of course to grandparents, who are often also caregivers whilst parents are at work. Sometimes however, they might not be able...

19/01/2023

The National Children’s Bureau has worked with other leading children’s charities including NSPCC, Action for Children, The Children’s Society and Barnardo’s to publish evidence of how cuts to funding and spending on children’s services have impacted on families’ lives.

The National Children's Bureau is one of the four Childlife member charities.

The National Children’s Bureau has worked with other leading children’s charities including NSPCC, Action for Children, The Children’s Society and Barnardo’s to publish evidence of how cuts to funding and spending on children’s services have impacted on families’ lives. The analysis – ...

12/01/2023

Penny-Mae is 11 and has ataxia, as well as other complex needs, presenting challenges to her Mum, Emma, in all aspects of her life. She has low muscle tone throughout her body, with her legs being particularly affected, so she crawls to get around indoors and wears splints to support her ankles.

Ataxia UK, one of the four Childlife member charities, supports children like Penny-Mae and their families.

Penny-Mae is 11 and has ataxia, as well as other complex needs, presenting challenges to her Mum, Emma, in all aspects of her life. She has low muscle tone throughout her body, with her legs being particularly affected, so she crawls to get around indoors and wears splints to support her ankles. Wit...

05/01/2023

Esme is a smiling, happy, bubbly nine-year-old, who is full of life and well-known for the beautiful bows she wears in her hair. Her personality draws people in. She takes everything in her stride, regardless of whatever’s thrown her way. She is a regular visitor to Acorns Children's Hospice, one of the four Childlife member charities.

Esme is a smiling, happy, bubbly nine-year-old, who is full of life and well known for the beautiful bows she wears in her hair. Her personality draws people in. She takes everything in her stride, regardless of whatever’s thrown her way. At just six months, Esme was diagnosed with a rare genetic ...

22/12/2022

Thank you to all our supporters in 2022 who have helped to support many families across the UK this year. Here's a lovely message from Anna at our member charity, Acorns Children's Hospice.

We would like to wish a Happy Christmas and a healthy and safe New Year to you all.

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