The Impact of Cost-of-Living Crisis on Children in the UK
Deepening crisis of cost-of-living impact on children and young people in the UK highlighted through interviews, surveys, and key concerns such as essential needs not being met. Recommendations for targeted action, extending Free School Meals, ending the two-child limit, and providing mental health support. Contact details for further information and support.
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A crisis on our doorstep The deepening impact of the cost-of- living crisis on children and young people in the UK Ali Cooper Child Poverty Lead, Barnardo s No interests to disclose E: Alistair.cooper@barnardos.org.uk
Context: Rising child poverty Sources: - Interviews & Focus Group - Analysis of Children s Emergency Fund - Survey of 316 children - Polling 1000 parents
Key concerns the sad truth was that the only thing that he could strip back was his sons swimming lessons, it was really sad. When you see stuff like that it s really heart-breaking. Hunger Essential items - beds/bedding Warm housing Mental health Physical health Barnardo s Practitioner, Inverclyde
Recommendations 1. Targeted action and ambition 2. Extend Free School Meals 3. End the two-child limit 4. Mental Health Support Teams in every school
Contact: Alistair.cooper@barnardos.org.uk Becky.rice@barnardos.org.uk Ali Cooper Child Poverty Lead, Barnardo s E: Alistair.cooper@barnardos.org.uk
