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Read about our services, campaigns and the people we help, and get the latest on policies affecting children and young people

Young girl with Down Syndrome smiles with excitement while colouring with her dad at home

The importance of short breaks services for children with disabilities

Short breaks services provide young people with disabilities the fun and enriching experiences that every child deserves. We want to ensure these children are heard.

Kelly Corcoran - Digital Communications Officer 19 June 2024
Jacob with his Dell laptop smiling at the camera

How Dell Technologies is helping transform lives: Jacob's story

We've been working with Dell Technologies for the past 15 years to help transform the lives of vulnerable young people by providing them access to technology and help bridge the digital divide.

Elijah Cruz - Digital Communications Officer 14 June 2024
Raj and Amarjit outside the gates of Buckingham Palace at the Royal Garden Party

Action for Children staff attend the 2024 Royal Garden Party

This year, Raj and Amarjit from Birmingham Children's Community Centre were invited to attend the 2024 Royal Garden Party. Read about their day at Buckingham Palace and the amazing work that led them there.

Kelly Corcoran - Digital Communications Officer 10 May 2024
A Muslim mother, father, son and daughter are indoors in a living room. The parents are sitting on the sofa, and the daughter is laughing while being tickled.

Celebrating Ramadan with an autistic child

Faith plays a central role in these parents lives as they look after autistic children during Ramadan

Elijah Cruz - Digital Communications Officer 11 March 2024
Father and children

What TV genres are the most representative of disabled people?

Children's TV leads in on-screen representation of of disabled people. But is this enough?

Hira Shabbir - Digital Marketing and Analytics Officer 26 August 2022
Carmela holding a microphne smiling at the camera

From short breaks to Britain's Got Talent: Helping Carmela shine

Growing up, Carmela loved her time attending an Action for Children short breaks service in Northampton. Now, this inspiring young woman is volunteering at the service that helped her so much and shining on the Britain's Got Talent stage

22 April 2022
Alfie, A young boy with Down Syndrome smiling at a person to the side of the shot

How we’re helping disabled children access social fun and play

Disabled children tend to have fewer opportunities to play and express themselves. But it doesn’t have to be this way, as Action for Children services have proved

27 January 2022
Sarah and her family sat outside

A lifeline when families need us: Sarah's story

When life took a turn for the worst, support proved crucial for Sarah

13 December 2021
Denise Withers and volunteers.png

How trailblazing volunteer Denise is helping us better serve disabled children

When Denise, who has a disability, approached Action for Children about her wish to volunteer, it was the start of an extraordinary story that would make an impact right across the UK

07 April 2021
Mother with son and daughter on her lap

Supporting vulnerable families during lockdown: Rachel’s story

Rachel’s children were born with complex health conditions. She shares the difficulties her family have faced during lockdown and how Action for Children have supported her

11 March 2021