• 03 June 2021

    National Children’s Bureau 20/21 review

    The National Children’s Bureau brings people together to bring about the best for the UK’s children and young people. We strengthen the ecosystem of support and services that exists to help them grow up safe, secure and happy. For the past year, we have been working flat out to...

  • 15 December 2020

    Maia’s microtia

    As part of Treacher Collins Syndrome, Maia has bilateral microtia atresia. This means both of her ears are underdeveloped, with no ear canal openings, and this contributes to her conductive hearing loss.  Mum, Josie, explains some of the problems that this can cause teenager Maia, in daily life. “A...

  • 17 November 2020

    Mental health of under-5s at risk

    The UK lockdown and subsequent changes to our daily lives have brought with them a heightened awareness and discussion of our mental health.  Young and old have experienced unprecedented challenges, with regular social contact impacted and face-to-face support services suspended, and infant mental health is no exception. As lockdown...

  • 17 November 2020

    The challenges of lockdown

    Kieran, has faced the challenges of lockdown head-on, with Mum Leeann doing her best to keep up with him!  Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) means that Kieran’s coordination, balance and strength is compromised, so deciding to embark on a fundraising cycle ride of 70km in a month was quite a challenge...