Barnardos calls on Government to provide hardship fund for children living in poverty

Barnardos chief executive Suzanne Connolly: 'Almost two-thirds [of parents] are worrying regularly about being able to provide their children with daily essentials such as food, heat, and electricity.' Picture: Mark Stedman

Inflation is pushing families into real deprivation, with almost two-thirds having to go without food and other essentials to make ends meet, children’s charity Barnardos has found.

The charity has called on the Government to introduce a hardship fund to ensure children have access to food, clothing, and fuel.