Barnardos response to the latest figures released 30th April 2020. Barnardos has welcomed the latest release from the Department of Housing which shows there were 179 fewer children living in homeless accommodation in March than in February. While a decrease in the number of children living in emergency accommodation is positive, the challenges facing the
Open 10am – 2pm Monday to Friday – 1800 910 123 Barnardos children’s charity has launched a national parent supportline to support all parents during the Covid-19 pandemic. The government’s response to Covid-19 has meant that normal routines and sources of support are currently unavailable to many families. Through it’s dedicated telephone supportline Barnardos can
Barnardos children’s charity would like to offer their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Norah Gibbons, who died yesterday evening. Barnardos children’s charity would like to offer their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Norah Gibbons, who died yesterday evening. Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly said: “We are deeply saddened by the
The latest release from the Department of Housing shows that the number of children living in homeless accommodation in February 2020 was 3,534. 1 April 2020 - The latest release from the Department of Housing shows that the number of children living in homeless accommodation in February 2020 was 3,534, a decrease of 40 children compared
‘Covid19 Crisis Appeal for Barnardos’ 01/04/2020. Barnardos ambassador Keith Earls has launched a raffle to raise much needed funds for the children’s charity during the Covid19 Crisis. Keith will raffle the jersey he wore against New Zealand in Ireland’s first win over the All Blacks on home soil in the Aviva – in a bid
Children need extra supports during the Covid-19 Crisis Barnardos children’s charity has today issued an urgent appeal to the public to help them reach children and families throughout the Covid-19 crisis. The children’s charity is currently working with 1,580 families requiring critical and intensive support with more than 600 waiting for help. The charity is
Statement on behalf of Cadbury Ireland re annual Easter Egg Hunt cancellation “With the ongoing Covid-19 developments across the country, it is our top priority to protect the health and safety of our employees, partners and consumers, in line with the latest guidance from the Government. For that reason, we have decided to cancel this
In this unsettling time as more parents try to work from home, children’s screen time may increase more than usual. More than ever, it is important to be critical about the information we read online and to manage your digital wellbeing. In this unsettling time as more parents try to work from home, children’s screen
Barnardos has taken the decision to close all its Charity Shops with immediate effect until further notice. Due to the spread of the Covid – 19 virus, Barnardos has taken the decision to close all its Charity Shops with immediate effect until further notice. The health and safety of our staff and volunteers are of
Barnardos Children’s Charity has released some guidance for parents following the most recent decision to close schools and crèches across the country until March 29. As parents look ahead to a number of weeks at home with their children, the worry about cabin fever setting in is a valid one and many are wondering how
