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Around 350 English babies are born with sickle cell disease annually
(Childstats: Dick 2010)
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10% of under 16s have a clinically diagnosed mental health disorder
(Childstats: George 2006)
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Just 1% of charity trustees are aged between 18-24
(Childstats: NCVO 2011)
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New vision for collection and use of health information welcomed by National Children’s Bureau
The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) welcomes today’s publication of the Department for Health’s 10-year information strategy 'The Power of Information'*, which seeks to transform the way information is collected and used in order to improve health outcomes for all (21 May 2012).
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NCB is looking for a new Chair
NCB is looking for a new Chair to replace our outgoing Chair, Dame Gillian Pugh. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with the knowledge and drive to support a developing and forward thinking organisation to help it achieve its ambitious aims and objectives.
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Minister and businesses pledge support to youth services on visit to world's oldest youth club
Senior figures from business joined Children’s Minister Tim Loughton MP to meet staff and young people at the world’s oldest youth club, St Andrews in Westminster on April 24th. The visit formed part of the United Futures campaign, which calls on business to take a more active role in supporting youth services.
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Cuts leave charities fearing closure within a year says NCB report
A significant minority of charities fear closure over the coming year, while others implement bracing measures in the face of a £405 million statutory funding loss, reveals an NCB report.
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