“We are a community space where people bring complex lives”: Poverty Proofing© Cruddas Park Surgery
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
1w ago
“We’re a practice working at the deep end, looking after communities with significant deprivation”, shares Dr Guy Pilkington, Partner at Cruddas Park Surgery. “It’s a real issue. Day to day, patients are presenting with challenges connected to their income, housing or employment. It’s not always explicit, but these factors play a major part in their health.”  Cruddas Park is situated in Elswick, which ranks in the top 1% of areas in the UK for deprivation, and was the first General Practice to take part in the Poverty Proofing© Health Settings. Guy was motivated to undergo the process be ..read more
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Children North East awarded £254K NCS grant for delivery of experiences to help local teens become ‘world ready and work ready’ 
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
2w ago
Today, we announce a new community experience programme funded by NCS (National Citizen Service) that will support young people from communities across Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Durham County.   The grant is part of a significant £20m funding package that NCS Trust have awarded to organisations across England for the delivery of community-based experiences at a local and grassroots level.  These new experiences will complement NCS’ existing away from home residential offer by providing more opportunities for teenagers to engage in local activities that foster sk ..read more
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Children reaching mental health crisis urgently need your help
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
2w ago
Our young people are facing a mental health crisis. This March, we are urgently asking for your support so no child is left without somewhere to turn for help when they are desperate. Just £10 could help us provide life-changing services to a child reaching crisis point. Why now is the time make a difference: Urgent referrals of under-18s to mental health crisis teams are up 46%. ¹ Waits for assessment and NHS treatment are now reaching up to three years. ² Donate now Just some of the programmes providing a lifeline in this crisis…   DARE Domestic Abuse Recovery Programme “The connect ..read more
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Young voices have spoken: they want Change Now
Children North East
by Kerry Metcalfe
3w ago
Children North East is proud to announce the publication of its most recent report, Change Now: the largest consultation it has conducted to date. Consolidating learning from consultations with children and young people carried out since 2020, it brings together the voices of over 35,000 children and young people into a single report with a number of key recommendations for the North East of England.  At the heart of Children North East is the desire for all children to be happy and healthy, safe and loved, resilient to challenges, and valued and confident. In order to achieve this missio ..read more
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Under 21s NUFC star supports Children North East to make a difference
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
3w ago
Children North East is thrilled to share that Newcastle United player James Huntley, is working with the charity as an ambassador.   A homegrown football talent, James has over 50 matches under his belt with the youth squad and recently scored the winning goal in their recent Hong Kong Citi Soccer Sevens cup campaign, which took them to the semi-finals.  Off the pitch, James will join the region’s longest standing children’s charity to spend time with the young people accessing the services and raise awareness about the challenges faced by its communities, such as how sport and ..read more
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“The course enabled us to support our children and help our family recover”
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
1M ago
Dealing with the impact of the sexual abuse of a child or young person can be a difficult and complex journey for the victim, as well as the family and those close to them. While it is estimated one in 20 children will experience some form of sexual abuse in the UK, finding the right support for recovery for victims and their families can be complicated.  Children North East’s SAFE (Sexual Abuse Family Engagement) programme provides expert, specialist therapeutic support for victims and tailored support and information for family members.  One family who was supported through the pr ..read more
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School Avoidance: A Guide for Parents
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
1M ago
Boy walks across school field Since the pandemic, school avoidance (also known as school refusal) has been on the rise, with ‘persistent absence’ almost doubling since pre-Covid level according to the Department for Education. If you’re a parent or carer navigating school avoidance, you’re not alone.  Children and teens who resist attending school regularly can find significant disruption to their education, social development and wellbeing, so it is an issue that many parents want to act on.   Whether your child is outright refusing to attend school or shows signs of distress ..read more
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Priorities for the new Government 2024
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
1M ago
The general election gives us the opportunity for a major reset by the next government, to ensure our society properly invests in the next generation and tackles once and for all the barriers getting in the way of a happy childhood.  An Investment Not a Cost: Putting children at the heart of the next Government is our briefing for members of the next Government and those informing policymaking. It provides insights and data and sets out what actions government needs to take to support happy, healthy young lives within families, school and communities.  Summary of our call on the nex ..read more
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CEOs unite to conquer Firewalk Challenge in support of local children
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
1M ago
CEOs are putting their leadership to the test as they come together to take on a daring Firewalk Challenge in support of local charity, Children North East.  Leigh Elliott, Chief Executive of Children North East and Sam Allen Chief Executive of the NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB, are proving their bravery to raise funds and awareness for the charity, which supports over 4,500+ people each year with services such as counselling, youth work and help for families in crisis.  The pair are calling on other leaders from across the region to ‘show their teams what they’re made of’ an ..read more
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Poverty Proofing© the School Day Conference: West Midlands
Children North East
by Billie Jenkins
3M ago
“Breaking Down the Barriers to Opportunity” How can schools help disadvantaged children in a cost of living crisis? Insight to ideas and tools to support your school. When: 9am to 12pm, Thursday 18th January 2024 Where: Live Central Church, 2 Little Cornbow, Halesowen, B63 3AJ Cost: £50 per person, or £90 for two members of staff from the same school. Half price for teachers in training. This special event hosted by Children North East will explore the ideas and tools to support disadvantaged children. We will be: Looking at how Poverty Proofing© can support schools to find new ways to suppo ..read more
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