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The hidden crisis and the great un-leveller
16th March 2021
Beth, TLG's Policy Lead, outlines why COVID-19 has not been a leveller, but has further deepened existing inequalities - including around children's emotional wellbeing.
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We owe it to children to bring ‘The Hidden Crisis’ into the light
11th March 2021
Across the UK, children are dealing with the emotional trauma the crisis has brought. While TLG staff and volunteers are doing what they can to help, we need UK-wide lasting change to support children's wellbeing and tackle the hidden crisis. Beth, TLG's Policy Lead, writes about what this could look like.
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My TLG Church Online experience!
22nd February 2021
"It was great to be reminded that whilst we, the local church, are the front line; we are resourced, encouraged, equipped and supported by TLG every step of the way!" Kate, Christchurch Clevedon
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MPs vote to #KeepTheLifeline – it’s time for the Government to act
18th January 2021
Today cross-party MPs backed keeping the Universal Credit uplift, expanding holiday provision and the further rollout of laptop provision for children. It is time for the Government to act on these issues and commit now to the additional support for families.
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As restrictions continue, so too must the lifeline
11th January 2021
Beth, TLG’s Policy Lead, on how the recent national lockdown restrictions mean the Government must commit now to extending the Universal Credit uplift.
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Schools closures: what can be done to support children?
04th January 2021
As the Prime Minister tonight announced that schools will close once again, TLG highlights a number of concerns around how this will affect children and what can be done to mitigate those effects.
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