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Did you know? Boycott your Bed is back this year! 🛏️
It’s time to get together and raise vital funds by taking on the challenge of sleeping out! Choose from our events in London, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff or Belfast.
Sign up today 👉
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Watch the moment young carer Alfie met his hero,
@asaintmaximin
🖤🤍
Alfie cares for his mum and siblings. He's a HUGE
@NUFC
fan, and thanks to his favourite player, he was given a big surprise on Sunday.
#NUFC
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Wishing our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, a very happy birthday 🎉
The Duchess is such an inspiring champion of children and young people and we're so grateful for her support.
@KensingtonRoyal
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We're sending our best wishes to our Royal Patron the Princess of Wales and her family at this difficult time.
Our statement...
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Wishing our Royal Patron, HRH The Princess of Wales, a very happy birthday 🎉
She is such an inspiring champion of children and young people and we're so grateful for her support.
@KensingtonRoyal
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Wishing our Royal Patron, HRH The Princess of Wales, a very happy birthday 🎉
She is such an inspiring champion of children and young people and we're so grateful for her support.
@KensingtonRoyal
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We're so grateful to our patron,
@KensingtonRoyal
, for inviting us to be a part of this incredible event!
Donations from the event will help us provide support to vulnerable children and families ❤️🎾
Laver Cup and The Duchess of Cambridge will join forces to raise money for two UK-based charities,
@actnforchildren
and
@the_LTA
’s Serves program.
Read more:
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📍 Buckingham Palace
Briggit was invited to the
#RoyalGardenParty
at Buckingham Palace yesterday, and even got to meet The Princess of Wales 👑
@KensingtonRoyal
, thank you for celebrating our incredible people, and for your continued support of our work 👏
#ActionForChildren
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The Duchess of Cambridge joined us this afternoon for a photography workshop with children supported by Action for Children. The Duchess shared her love of photography, and explored camera techniques during the workshop. Read more:
📸
@KensingtonRoyal
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For
#WorldPhotographyDay
, we're sharing photos taken at the photography workshop held at our residential home in Surrey. The event was lead by our Patron, the Duchess of Cambridge, who helped talented nine-year-old Josh Evans take these nature shots. 📸
@KensingtonRoyal
@The_RPS
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We were delighted to welcome our Royal Patron and the Duke of Cambridge
@KensingtonRoyal
to one of our Roots of Empathy sessions.
Their Royal Highnesses joined in the class and spoke to students about the importance of understanding and expressing emotions ❤️
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Our Director of Policy and Campaigns,
@imran_1
, is one of eight advisers offering advice to the Princess of Wales for her new early years campaign
@Earlychildhood
.
We're so proud to be able to support
@KensingtonRoyal
with this vital work ❤️
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"A child's mental health is just as important as their physical health." - Our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge 👑 Are you looking for advice & support regarding your child's mental health? Visit our Parent Talk website:
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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📣 It’s official!
@JohnLewisRetail
dropped their ICONIC Christmas advert. We’re SO proud to be a part of it 😍
Together, we can support and empower the most vulnerable children in the country, and help give them the magical Christmas they deserve.
#TheBeginner
@jlpartnership
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Young Carer, Layton, has joined our Life in Focus photo project with
@the_rps
📸
He's used his new skills to snap some great photos during a carers trip to Blackpool.
Submissions for the exhibition are now OPEN!
RT to share the news with young carers:
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New film Urban and The Shed Crew is about growing up in a disadvantaged family in Leeds. Thanks to
@RCArmitage
, who stars in the film, some of the profits will be donated to us, to help us reach even more disadvantaged children.
@NewcastleFest
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Across the UK, vulnerable children won’t have food, a safe home or a bed to sleep in this Christmas. We need 25,000 Secret Santas to help us change this. Will you be one of them?
Donate:
#IAmSanta
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"I'm writing to express my sincere appreciation to all of you at Action for Children during this hugely unsettling time."
We were delighted to receive a letter from our patron, the Duchess of Cambridge
@KensingtonRoyal
, in appreciation of all the work being done by our staff. ♥️
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Did you catch this lovely bedtime story read by our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge? It's available on iPlayer now! 📖🌙
Reading ‘The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark’ by Jill Tomlinson for
#CBeebiesBedtimeStories
to mark Children’s Mental Health Week.
Tune in at 6:50pm tonight UK time🦉
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As part of her push to inspire families and communities to go outdoors and explore, the Duchess of Cambridge has invited Olivia, Henry and Riley from Action for Children’s services to come along for treasure hunts and insect spotting as part of her RHS Back to Nature Garden.
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Harleen is a special member of our family. We're so proud she was recognised for all the amazing work she does for our charity ♥️
So lovely to see so many people (including lots of familiar faces!) at today’s garden party.
An opportunity to show our gratitude to individuals and organisations across the country who are going above and beyond, doing fantastic work in their communities.
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What a year it's been at Action for Children! Thanks for being with us every step of the way ⭐ Here are our top tweets for 2022!
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POV you get invited to
#BuckinghamPalace
to meet The Prince & Princess of Wales 🤩
We couldn't be more proud that a handful of our very special staff, volunteers and young people we're invited along to enjoy the day. They SO deserve it 👏
@KensingtonRoyal
Thank you!
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❤️ We're proud to announce that our patron, The Duchess of Cambridge, is launching The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to raise awareness of the importance of the early years.
#BigChangeStartsSmall
@KensingtonRoyal
Read more:
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We were delighted to welcome our Royal Patron HRH, The Duchess of Cambridge, and HRH, The Duke of Cambridge, to one of our Roots of Empathy sessions.
Thanks to ‘Tiny Teacher’ Saul, mum Laura and instructor Joan for having us along to your Roots of Empathy session.
This unique approach helps children build their empathy and understanding of a baby’s needs and emotions.
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A number of families supported by Action for Children joined the Duchess of Cambridge at
@RHSWisley
today to open their new 'The Back to Nature Garden'.
@KensingtonRoyal
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge joined us at Wisley today to open The Back to Nature Garden. The garden is a place for families and friends to have fun in nature, and is inspired by the gardens co-designed by The Duchess at
#RHSChelsea
and
#RHSHampton
.
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We did it! The Domestic Abuse Bill has passed 👏 After 3 years of campaigning from our supporters,
@womensaid
,
@barnardos
,
@EVAWuk
,
@NSPCC
,
@safelives_
and more, nearly 800k children in the UK will be recognised as victims and not just witnesses.
#DABill
Domestic abuse is devastating, and we recognise that children and young people can be victims too.
We have proposed amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill to explicitly recognise the impact of domestic abuse on children, so they can get the specialist support they need.
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We were delighted to invite some of our volunteers, young ambassadors and young carers to
#TogetherAtChristmas
- a carol service hosted by our Royal Patron
@KensingtonRoyal
in recognition of those who have carried out inspirational acts of kindness. Watch tonight on
@itv
, 7:30pm.
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Hurry and grab two tickets for sold out 'Bring Me The Horizon'
@bmthofficial
gig on Sat 28 Nov in London. DM us - highest bid wins!
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.
@liamgallagher
has released his new single 'All You're Dreaming Of' today, and he's donating proceeds to Action for Children. We're so grateful.
The song tells an important story of hope after a challenging year and the love, care and security that every child needs ♥️
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Do you know the minimum age at which each social media channel and app should be accessed?
#SaferInternetDay
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Today is the start of
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
. Early support for mental health is vital to thriving later in life
#MHAW17
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After a long campaign, we’re so pleased the government listened and has ensured the Domestic Abuse Bill will recognise children as victims of domestic abuse in their own right:
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Her Royal Highness has arrived & is meeting children, service staff & some of our wonderful supporters
#WalesRoyalVisit
@KensingtonRoyal
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Hilary was adopted when she was eight. She's running the
#LondonMarathon
TODAY for Action for Children in memory of her adoptive father, who gave her the life that she deserved.
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Thank you to everyone who donated, pledged and volunteered last night at the Entertainment Quiz of the Year event! These contributions are helping us to give vulnerable children throughout the UK the childhoods that they deserve. ❤️
#EQY19
@StaceySolomon
@realjoeswash
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Our Royal Patron, the Duchess of Cambridge is spending time this afternoon taking part in a photography workshop with children aged between nine and 18 supported by Action for Children at our Warren Park residential home in Surrey.
The Duchess of Cambridge has a longstanding interest in photography, and her patronage of
@The_RPS
will further highlight the beneficial impact that art and creativity can have on emotional wellbeing, particularly for children and young people.
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Today is
#WorldBookDay
!
We're launching The Giant Wiggle! It's a fun-filled The Very Hungry Caterpillar themed sponsored walk for children 🐛 For your chance to
#WIN
a The Very Hungry Caterpillar goodie bundle, reply with a photo of your child dressed up for World Book Day!
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We're deeply saddened by the news of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
We send our sincerest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen, his family and loved ones, as well as to our Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
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We are delighted that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge will take over as our Royal Patron in the New Year!
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Today is
#YoungCarersAwarenessDay
. One of the inspiring young carers we support, Joshua, is going to be back on
@GMB
TODAY at 8:10am talking about his experience - make sure you tune in and show your support!
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Some of our service users were invited to the ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service at Westminster Abbey last week, in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 🎄🎵
‘Together at Christmas’ will be broadcast on ITV1 on Christmas Eve at 7pm, so make sure to tune in then!
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We are incredibly pleased to announce that Action for Children has appointed Julie Bentley (
@juliebentley
) as its new Chief Executive. We are proud to have Julie, currently CEO at
@Girlguiding
, on board to help transform the lives of disadvantaged children across the UK.
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🥰
@ChrisJack_Getty
This!
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge hugs Faith Olukoya at a photography workshop for
@actnforchildren
, run by the Royal Photographic Society at Warren Park. Photo by
@Chris_Jackson
/
@GettyImages
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Four-year-old Tamar had some playtime with the Duchess of Cambridge on Wednesday when she visited our Birmingham Children’s Community Centre!
@KensingtonRoyal
this week launched its
#5BigQuestions
project.
@ITVNews
has more:
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Our royal patron The Duchess of Cambridge has talked to us and other charities about how we're continuing to support children and families during this challenging time. We're honoured to have been involved and to work with
@KensingtonRoyal
.
The Duchess of Cambridge has brought together 19 British brands and retailers to donate over 10,000 new items to more than 40 baby banks across the UK.
#SupportingBabyBanks
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@JohnLewisRetail
What a fantastic Christmas ad
@JohnLewisRetail
! It’s such an important message to highlight this Christmas time ❤️
We are so proud to work with you and
@whocaresscot
to support and empower some of the most vulnerable children in the country.
#TheBeginner
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Marcus Rashford's campaign on child food poverty is a game changer. As a true role model for young people, we stand with him as we strive for safe and happy childhoods. We condemn the racist abuse Marcus & teammates have faced & fully support them in the fight against racism.
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It's Safer Internet Day today. Do you know the minimum age for each of the social media channels?
#SID2017
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The Duchess receiving a bouquet of flowers from the Cape Hill children
http://t.co/TUSE8bXkBN
#SmethwickRoyalVisit
http://t.co/aROOWZplYh
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Director of Policy & Campaigns
@imran_1
welcomed
@KensingtonRoyal
's landmark early years research on
@itvnews
. Our experience supporting UK families shows just how important the earliest years are, & the huge impact that the right support at the right time can make.
#5BigInsights
Join us this week as we announce the results from the 5 Big Questions survey, reveal the
#5BigInsights
, and take your questions.
This is just the beginning...
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Dear Boris, stop our children from going cold and hungry.
We’re calling on the government to take urgent steps to stop the
#CostOfLivingCrisis
.
Sign our letter to the Prime Minister to help lift children out of poverty:
#EnergyCrisis
#CostOfLiving
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Calling all
@GameofThrones
fans! TODAY is the last day to bid on stamp enlargements signed by Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage,
@IAMLenaHeadey
and more. 🐺🔥❄️
All proceeds come to Action for Children.
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@KensingtonRoyal
Thank you so much for joining our Roots of Empathy session today. You've helped to share the importance for children to understand and express emotions❤️
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Did you catch
@BrookeHyland1
's
#SlimeBucketChallenge
? Get involved!
Dance mom star,
@BrookeHyland1
takes the Slime bucket challenge! Donate and get slimed here
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The Duchess of Cambridge joined us this afternoon for a photography workshop with children supported by Action for Children. The Duchess shared her love of photography, and explored camera techniques during the workshop. A great time was had by all! 📸
@KensingtonRoyal
📸 Today The Duchess of Cambridge joined two of her patronages,
@The_RPS
and
@actnforchildren
, for a special photography workshop.
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Today the Government is going ahead with the Universal Credit cut, slashing over £1040 a year of vital income from UK families
@BorisJohnson
@RishiSunak
. Parents could be forced to decide between heating and eating this winter.
#KeepTheLifeline
. Retweet if you're with us!
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The present is just as important as the future
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@LaverCup
@the_LTA
We're so grateful to our Royal Patron,
@KensingtonRoyal
for inviting us to be a part of this incredible event.
Donations will help us support vulnerable children and families ❤️🎾
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@ConnorLanc
Hello. Thanks for getting in touch. We looked into this urgently and established the person in question is no longer employed by Action for Children.
Equality and diversity are hugely important to us. Find out more about how we put this into practice:
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Encourage children to think for themselves and explore ideas that inspire them
#MotivationalMonday
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Sending the Biggest congratulations to Max aka
@TheBoyInTheTent
for being awarded a British Empire Medal in the
#NewYearHonours
list.
Max has camped out since March 2020 to raise funds for his local hospice & he joined Boycott Your Bed last June, pitching his tent at Downing St.
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Photos from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit to our Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start today. The Duke and Duchess took part in fun activities with families and children - such as gardening, and hatching 'dinosaur eggs'! More about the visit:
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In
@GameofThrones
messages are sent by raven. Wouldn't it have been easier if they had stamps?
Thanks to
@RoyalMail
, you can bid for your own
#GOT
stamp enlargement SIGNED BY
@SophieT
,
@emiliaclarke
and more! All proceeds come to us. Bid:
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A child can achieve anything if we give them the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential
#UniversalChildrensDay
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We’re very excited to welcome the launch of
@KensingtonRoyal
’s landmark research into the early years. Today marks a significant turning point in public conversations about the youngest children.
#5BigInsights
Today The Duchess of Cambridge has unveiled the findings of the biggest ever UK study on the early years.
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What a child learns before the age of 5 will impact them for the rest of their life. Encourage curiosity and open-mindedness.
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Dear
@RishiSunak
,
Families we support are struggling to feed their children and keep them warm.
We're urging you to stand by your promise to increase benefits with inflation.
Yours sincerely,
Action for Children,
@jrf_uk
and 98 organisations committed to ending poverty.
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Lovely to see
@KensingtonRoyal
chat with Kavita, one of our amazing health practitioners!
Baby Steps, delivered with
@BetterStartBfd
, gives parents the best start possible, enabling them to build supportive relationships and care for their baby.
Two of the
#babysteps
team went along to join the crowds on welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their
#RoyalVisitBradford
Our lovely Kavita even managed to get InstaFame during her chat with Kate where she shared the work we are doing in our project!
@BetterStartBfd
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This week is
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
and the theme is: Express Yourself.
As a parent or carer, it’s a good idea to let your child know they can talk to you about their emotions when they need to and express them how they need to.
Find out more:
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BREAKING: 1.5m children now affected by the government-imposted
#TwoChildLimit
We've joined
@CPAGUK
@savechildrenuk
@EndChildPoverty
@barnardos
@childrensociety
@NSPCC
and the children's commissioners in NI, Wales & Scotland to call for this damaging policy to end.
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Meet Rachel 👋 Volunteer Campaigner and Public Affairs Intern at Action for Children.
Rachel grew up in care and features on Joe Swash's 'Teens in Care' documentary on BBC one, 9pm, Tuesday 11 July.
📺 👉 Tune in to hear Rachel's story.
#TeensInCare
#ActionForChildren
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Today we're going to be tweeting
@BorisJohnson
and sharing the thoughts and wishes of children, young people and families across the UK who want better for children living in poverty. The government need to provide support for struggling families.
Please help us by retweeting.
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We were delighted to welcome The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to our Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start today, which supports parents with children under four years old living in disadvantaged areas in Northern Ireland. Find out more about what we do:
🍃 At Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start The Duchess of Cambridge joins a spring time gardening activity, which gives children and parent an opportunity to plan their own springtime flower to bring home and take care of.
#RoyalVisitNI
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Switch up the Queen on your stamp for a Khaleesi 👑 Bid to be in with a chance of owning a special
@GameOfThrones
stamp enlargement signed by
@emiliaclarke
! All proceeds come to Action to Children. Bid:
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The Duchess learning about the services we provide at Cape Hill
http://t.co/lXdZWrChzc
#SmethwickRoyalVisit
http://t.co/HACELaFNEm
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We want to put an end to loneliness. More than half of parents we spoke to told us that being lonely is a problem for them. Let's start talking - and that starts with "hello". Say hello to someone today!
#WorldHelloDay
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reminding everyone that it's important to look after your mental health during lockdown.
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Loneliness affects all, including children, parents and young people. That's why we're working with
@JoCoxLoneliness
to help end the stigma
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This week is
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
. It's not just elderly people that are susceptible to loneliness. Children, parents, young people and carers are too. Loneliness can affect anyone.
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Action for Children is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
We are proud and privileged to have had The Queen as our Patron for almost 50 years from 1967 to 2016.
Our full statement:
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Today, we have launched
#IAmSanta
. We need 25,000 people to come together and be Secret Santas. It will enable us to provide food, safety and a bed to sleep in for vulnerable children across the UK this Christmas. More info and to donate:
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.
@AspreyLondon
hosted a fantastic book read with
@davidwalliams
in support of Action for Children - over 60 children attended and enjoyed festive treats served by Christmas elves! Looks like such a great evening.
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"It can be hard to look after the ones you love."
We spoke to some young carers who bear the responsibility of caring for a parent. It can be a stressful thing to do - we offer practical and emotional support to ensure they enjoy and achieve, like their peers.
#CarersRightsDay
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For most, Christmas is a time of joy. But many children in the UK face a Christmas without food, warmth or love. We’re working to change this – and we need your help. Will you be a Secret Santa for a vulnerable child this Christmas? Donate:
#IAmSanta
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📚The day is here! We’re launching one of our favourite fundraising events, The Giant Wiggle and we want YOU to take part!
Reply with photos of your child’s costume that they’re wearing for
#WorldBookDay
and one lucky winner will
#WIN
a The Very Hungry Caterpillar goodie bundle!
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With huge cuts happening to support services throughout the UK, we see the harm it causes to children. As adults, we can choose to speak up for them. As adults, we can Choose Childhood. Join the movement:
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A powerful speech by
@TaiwoOwatemi
- we agree, food is not a luxury. Too many families are forced to choose between heating and eating - something we are not prepared to accept. If you agree, sign our petition:
#KeepTheLifeline
I pleaded with the Conservatives to find it in their heart to ensure children don't go hungry.
Tonight they voted against our proposals for Free School Meals this Christmas.
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New film Urban and The Shed Crew is about growing up in a disadvantaged family in Leeds. Thanks to the cast and crew, some of the profits will be donated to us, to help us reach even more disadvantaged children.
@NewcastleFest
@candidabrady
@RCArmitage
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Today, on
#WorldMentalHealthDay2018
, we're launching
#BuildSoundMinds
.
We should talk more about how we’re feeling - not wait until there’s a serious problem. We want to equip parents to help children find ways to manage feelings from an early age. ➡️
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Staff and families from our Torfaen service loved meeting the Duchess of Cambridge today
#WalesRoyalVisit
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We’ve made it to the
@Morrisons
charity partnership vote 🥳 Their staff will choose the final outcome, which could change the lives of 3 million disadvantaged children across the UK. Please RT and tag anyone you know who works for Morrisons:
#Morrisons
⭐️
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Today marks the start of
#AntiBullyingWeek
. Bullying can often lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. If you think your child is struggling with loneliness, we have some tips:
#StartsWithHello
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The Cape Hill children and parents have thoroughly enjoyed meeting The Duchess today
#SmethwickRoyalVisit
http://t.co/7Da1nTl94L
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As the world comes together to pay its respects and celebrate the life of Her Majesty The Queen, Action for Children thanks her for almost 50 years support as our Royal Patron.
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and everyone whose lives she touched.
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A huge thanks to
@MarcusRashford
for shining a light on child food poverty in the UK in his documentary on
@BBCOne
tonight.
@BorisJohnson
needs to address this. He should start by extending the £20 Universal Credit increase beyond March 2021 – it’s a lifeline for many families.
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