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  Barnardo's to help siblings to 'Stay Connected'

  Leading children’s charity Barnardo’s has partnered with Aberdeenshire Council to unveil a new service that will give siblings – separated by family circumstances and by the care system – the chance to come together regularly to share experiences and have fun. Called ‘Staying Connected’, the mobile service will have the ability to transform venues in the heart of local communities into places where young people can meet.

  News 19 November 2024
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  Celebrity Chef Suzie Lee cooks up a storm with young competition winners

  News 7 November 2024

• Barnardo's Chief Executive responds to the Chancellor’s budget

  Read Lynn Perry, Chief Executive of Barnardo’s, response to the Chancellor's budget

  News 30 October 2024

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  Young people leaving care need the love and support others may take for granted

  We spoke with Josh MacAlister MP, author of the 2022 Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, and some of our young care-experienced campaigners to talk about what needs to be done to improve the care system in England.

  Blog 12 November 2024
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  Why it’s important to understand young people’s identities and lived experiences

  Have you ever wondered what children and young people see when they look around themselves? Where do they find purpose and joy? What makes them feel a sense of safety and belonging? And how can we improve the world around them by better understanding their complex identities and lived experiences? The ‘Life Through My Lens’ project sets out to answer these questions and aims to encourage a more culturally aware approach in children’s services to improve the support we offer to children, young people and families.  

  Blog 15 October 2024
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  The impact of creativity on mental health

  We chatted with Dan, and heard one of his poems, to understand how creativity and the right support has had a positive impact on his mental health.

  Blog 10 October 2024

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