Yeovil Families Face Growing Child Poverty Crisis as Government Support Falls Short Wednesday, July 30, 2025 yeovil childpoverty ruralcommunities governmentpolicy familysupport costofliving povertystrategy localservices mpadamdance childwelfare Child poverty in Yeovil is on the rise, sparking concern from the area’s Liberal Democrat MP, Adam Dance, who has criticised the government’s lack of immediate support for families in rural communities. New data from the … Read More
Rising School Costs Threaten Children’s Access to Education – Share Your Perspective Thursday, May 29, 2025 education childpoverty schooluniforms schoolcosts accessibility childpovertyactiongroup schoolmeals governmentpolicy schooltransport schooltrips sport A recent poll has highlighted the growing financial pressures families face to cover essential school-related expenses such as uniforms, transport, and school trips—costs that are increasingly locking some children out of … Read More
NHS Faces 400 Job Losses Amidst 50% Budget Cut Mandate Friday, May 23, 2025 nhs redundancies budgetcuts integratedcareboards bnssg healthcare nhsreform publichealth governmentpolicy merger Approximately 400 non-clinical staff across two major NHS bodies serving Gloucestershire, Bristol, and part of Somerset are set to lose their jobs following a drastic government-ordered spending cut. Integrated Care Boards … Read More