News & opinion

Our latest news, and opinions from across the sector.

News & opinion — 17 Mar 2020

Our work continues

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News & opinion — 11 Mar 2020

The Chancellor must go further to address the long standing crises facing families

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News & opinion — 3 Mar 2020

Open letter on bereavement benefits for cohabiting parents & their children

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News & opinion — 27 Feb 2020

Informing the development of an emotional health and wellbeing framework for children and young people in Northern Ireland

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News & opinion — 25 Feb 2020

Charities warn that a review of the care system is ‘urgently needed’.

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News & opinion — 14 Feb 2020

NCB podcast #2 - living with Aspergers syndrome

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News & opinion — 12 Feb 2020

Can your 4-7 year olds help develop guidelines for positive healthcare experiences for children?

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News & opinion — 10 Feb 2020

Ban smacking but support parents

It is never in a child’s best interests to be smacked. And it is never in a parent’s best interests to smack a child.

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News & opinion — 7 Feb 2020

Bereavement Support Payment: High Court rules in favour of bereaved parents who were cohabiting and their children

In a landmark ruling on the Bereavement Support Payment, the High Court has ruled in favour of bereaved parents who were cohabiting and their children.

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News & opinion — 31 Jan 2020

Wellbeing – schools at the forefront of a mental health movement

Two years on from launching the Wellbeing Award for Schools, it is evident that many schools are not content to wait for funding for new middle-tier mental health support or designated senior leads for mental health within schools to materialise. They are creating a movement on their own.

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News & opinion — 31 Jan 2020

NCB podcast #1 - growing up with autism

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News & opinion — 27 Jan 2020

Empowering young people to shape mental health services through lived experiences

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