Over 40 celebrities have joined anti-poverty charity Trussell in calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child limit in the upcoming autumn budget.
The two-child limit, which restricts support from the social security system to just two children, is punishing children for their existence and forcing families to food banks. Removing the two-child limit in the autumn budget is the most effective way to protect children from hunger, give them a decent start in life, and help them reach their potential.
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Dear Prime Minister,
We are writing to implore that you fully remove the cruel two-child limit which is pushing 109 more children into hardship every single day. Ending it is the right thing to do – we need you to do it now.
The two-child limit, which restricts support from the social security system to two children, even when their parents can work, is punishing children for their existence and pushing families to food banks. We cannot stand by while this continues to happen.
Millions more people are facing hunger than a couple of years ago, and families with children are at particularly high risk. 4 in 10 families with 3 or more children face hunger, around twice as high as the rate for families with one or two children and almost 1 in 3 (29%) food bank parcels provided by the Trussell community go to families with three or more children, despite them making up just 11% of the UK population. This is not right.
Every week, food banks meet parents who’ve been doing everything they can to protect their children from hunger. Skipping meals for weeks so there’s enough for the kids to eat, making games out of wrapping up in blankets to avoid turning on the heating, trying to pretend everything’s okay – but it’s not okay.
Removing the two-child limit is the most effective way to protect children from hunger, give them a decent start in life, and help them reach their potential – there is no time to waste in a child’s life. It is your duty to act on your commitment to tackling child poverty – we need you to fully remove the two-child limit now.
NHS Lothian staff celebrated success at the Scottish Health Awards, taking home four accolades during a ceremony at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.
The Scottish Health Awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of those individuals and teams who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate, high quality health and social care to the people of Scotland.
Among the winners was Lucy Duns, Community Midwife, NHS Lothian, who received the Midwife award for going far beyond routine maternity care, providing life-changing support to a pregnant patient experiencing domestic abuse.
She recognised subtle signs of distress, offered private, compassionate conversations, connected her to specialist services, and safeguarded both mother and baby.
Through extra visits, advocacy, and empowering guidance, she restored the patient’s sense of control and safety. Her dedication, empathy, and courage transformed a dangerous situation into a path toward security and wellbeing for her patient.
Laura Jess, Head of Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology at NHS Lothian, has been awarded the Healthcare Scientist Award in recognition of her transformational leadership in healthcare science.
Laura has pioneered innovative, patient-centred services, influenced national policy, and significantly advanced respiratory and sleep physiology across Scotland.
A passionate advocate for education and workforce development, she mentors the next generation of healthcare scientists and promotes evidence-based practice.
Her leadership, dedication, and excellence continue to inspire colleagues, elevate clinical care, and shape the future of the profession.
Winner of the Allied Health Professional Award, Claire Yerramasu is a highly accomplished physiotherapist and Advanced Practitioner leading the Midlothian Community Respiratory Team at NHS Lothian.
With over 26 years of experience, Claire has revolutionised respiratory care, reducing hospital admissions, enabling earlier discharges, and establishing a multidisciplinary, patient-centred model now recognised across Scotland.
A champion of innovation, she integrates digital tools, service evaluation, and independent prescribing into practice. Claire also leads cutting-edge research, including a PhD Fellowship focused on co-developing data-driven risk stratification dashboards.
As an educator and national contributor, she is deeply committed to workforce development, patient engagement, and service excellence, cementing her reputation as a leader in respiratory physiotherapy and community care.
Steven Swanson, Senior Biomedical Scientist and Team Leader at Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian, was named joint winner of the Leader of the Year Award.
Steven transformed the Biochemistry Department into a centre of innovation, collaboration, and patient-focused excellence, achieving over 16 awards for clinical and quality improvements.
Steven mentors and empowers his team, fostering resilience, trust, and professional growth. Under his guidance, service delivery has improved through faster turnaround times, reduced errors, and advanced technologies, all while prioritising staff wellbeing and patient care, embodying NHS Scotland’s core values.
The winners were joined by another 6 finalists from NHS Lothian including:
Sophie Wardrop, Pharmacy Support Worker – Support Worker Award
FND Specialist Practitioner Team – Innovation Award
Laura Jeffrey – Team Lead, Adult Complex and Exceptional Needs Service – Integrated Care Award
Dr Ruth Brotherstone, Jody Forster and Samantha Stredwick, were also finalists.
Tracey Gillies, Executive Medical Director of NHS Lothian, said: “I’m incredibly proud of all our staff who were shortlisted for this year’s Scottish Health Awards. To be recognised among peers from across NHS Scotland is a tremendous achievement in itself.
“I would like to offer my special congratulations to our winners for their well-deserved awards and the recognition of their exceptional contributions to patient care and innovation.”
Young carers up to age 19 will now receive Young Carer Grant following an expansion of the benefit delivered by Social Security Scotland.
The grant which was previously open to 16 to 18-year-olds is a Scottish only benefit that gives young carers a yearly payment of £390.25.
The payment can be used to pay for whatever the young person wants – like driving lessons, tech to help with work or study or new clothes.
The grant is available to young people who spend at least 16 hours a week caring for someone who receives a disability benefit. It is available to young people who are in education, employed or out of work.
Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville visited @fifeyoungcarers to announce the extension of Young Carer Grant to 19 year olds.
Young Carer Grant is
✅ more than £390 for young carers aged 16 to 19 ✅ only available in Scotland
Social Justice Secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville said: “Young Carer Grant recognises the important contribution that young carers make, and I’m proud that we’re able to extend eligibility further to include 19-year-olds.
“Young carers often miss out on activities enjoyed by other people their age – Young Carer Grant provides some support towards helping them do the things they like outside of their caring responsibilities.
“I would encourage young carers across the country to check their eligibility and to see what other support is available to them.”
Millie is 19 and cares for her mum and older sister in Fort William.
From today, our Young Carer Grant has been extended to 19 year olds!
Young carers aged 16 to 19 may be eligible for over £390 and can apply on an annual basis.
She said: “I was told about the Young Carer Grant through our community link worker and was able to apply for it when I was 16, 17 and 18 which was very beneficial towards my driving lessons and car insurance.
“It’s absolutely brilliant that Young Carer Grant is up to the age of 19 now. It will definitely benefit a lot of young adult carers who don’t receive any financial benefits.”
Young Carer Grant has been available to young carers in Scotland since 2019.
Applicants must have been caring for one or more people for an average of 16 hours a week for at least the last three months. If they care for more than one person, they can combine the hours of the people they care for to average 16 hours a week.
A total of 4,135 Young Carer Grant payments were made in the 2024/25 financial year. This is the highest number of payments in a financial year since the grant’s launch. (Young Carer Grant statistics 2024/25)
Young carers providing care for 35 hours a week or more may be entitled to Carer Support Payment. Young Carer Grant is not available to people who already receive Carer Support Payment.
To find out more about social security support for unpaid carers and to check eligibility, visit mygov.scot/carers
Information on other support, such as financial support, wellbeing support and short breaks from caring, can be found at Help if you’re a carer – mygov.scot
Home Secretary sets out controversial reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns system
HOME SECRETARY SHABANA MAHMOOD’s STATEMENT TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY:
I will make a statement about how we restore order and control to our borders. I do so as this Government publishes the most significant reform to our migration system in modern times.
This country will always offer sanctuary to those fleeing danger, but we must also acknowledge that the world has changed and our asylum system has not changed with it.
Our world is a more volatile, and more mobile, place. Huge numbers are on the move. While some are refugees, others are economic migrants seeking to use, and abuse, our asylum system. Even genuine refugees are passing through other safe countries searching for the most attractive place to seek refuge.
The burden that has fallen on this country has been heavy. 400,000 have sought asylum here in the last four years. Over 100,000 people now live in asylum accommodation, and over half of refugees remain on benefits eight years after they have arrived.
To the British public, who foot the bill, the system feels out of control and unfair. It feels that way, because it is. The pace and scale of change has destabilised communities. It is making our country a more divided place.
There will never be a justification for the violence and racism of a minority, but if we fail to deal with this crisis, we will draw more people down a path that starts with anger, and ends in hatred.
I have no doubt about who we really are in this country. We are open, tolerant and generous. But the public rightly expect that we can determine who enters this country, and who must leave.
To maintain the generosity that allows us to provide sanctuary, we must restore order and control.
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My predecessor as Home Secretary picked up this [political content redacted] inheritance, and rebuilt the foundations of a collapsed asylum system.
Decision making has been restored, with a backlog now 18% lower than when we entered office. Removals have increased – reaching nearly 50,000 under this Government.
Immigration enforcement has hit record levels, with over 8,000 arrests in the last year.
The Border Security Bill is progressing through parliament, and my predecessor struck a historic agreement with the French, which means small boat arrivals can now be sent back to France.
These are vital steps, but we must go further. Today, we have published “Restoring Order and Control”, a new statement on our asylum policy. Its goals are two-fold: firstly, to reduce illegal arrivals into this country, and secondly, to increase removals of those with no right to be here.
It starts by accepting an uncomfortable truth: while asylum claims fall across Europe, they are rising here, and that is because of the comparative generosity of our asylum offer when compared to so many of our European neighbours.
This generosity is a factor that draws people to these shores, on a path that runs through other safe countries. Nearly 40 percent come on small boats and over perilous channel crossings, but a roughly equal number come here legally, via a visitor, work or study visa, and then go on to claim asylum.
They do so because refugee status is the most generous route into this country. An initial grant lasts five years, which is then converted, almost automatically, into permanent settled status. In other European countries, things are done differently.
In Denmark, refugee status is temporary, and they provide safety and sanctuary until it is possible for a refugee to return home. In recent years, asylum claims have hit a 40-year low, and now, across Europe, countries are tightening their systems in similar ways.
We must act too. We will do so by making refugee status temporary, not permanent. A grant of refugee status will last two and a half years, not five. It will be renewed only if it is impossible for a refugee to return home. Permanent settlement will now come at 20 years, not five.
I know this country welcomes people who contribute. For those who want to stay, and are willing and able to, we will create a new ‘work and study’ visa route, solely for refugees, with a quicker path to permanent settlement.
To encourage refugees into work, we will also consult on removing benefits for those who are able to work but choose not to.
Outside of the most exceptional circumstances, family reunion will not be possible, with a refugee only able to bring family over if they have joined a work and study route, and if qualifying tests are met.
While over 50,000 were granted refugee status in the last year, more than 100,000 claimants and failed asylum seekers remain in taxpayer funded accommodation, and we know that criminal gangs use the prospect of free bed and board to promote their small boat crossings.
We have already announced that we will empty asylum hotels by the end of the Parliament, and we are exploring a number of large military sites as an alternative.
We will now also remove the 2005 legislation that created a “duty” to support asylum seekers, reverting to a legal “power” to do so instead. While we will continue to support those who play by the rules, those who do not – be that through criminality or anti-social behaviour – can have their support removed. We will also remove our duty to support those who have a right to work.
It is right that those who do receive support, pay for it if they can, so those with income or assets will have to contribute to the cost of their stay. This will end the absurdity that we currently experience. Where an asylum seeker receiving £800 each month from his family, and who had recently acquired an Audi, was receiving free housing at the taxpayers’ expense, and the courts judged we could do nothing about it.
These measures are designed to tackle the pull factors that draw people to this country, but reducing the number of arrivals is just half of the story. We must also enforce our rules and remove those who have no right to be here. This will mean restarting removals to countries where they have been paused.
In recent months, we have begun voluntary removal of failed asylum seekers to Syria once again; however, there are still many failed asylum seekers here from Syria, most of whom fled a regime that has since been toppled. Other countries are planning to enforce removals, and we will follow suit. Where a failed asylum seeker cannot be returned home, we will also continue to explore the possibility of return hubs, with negotiations ongoing.
We must remove those who have failed asylum claims, regardless of who they are. Today, we are not removing family groups – even when we know that their home country is perfectly safe. There are, for instance, around 700 Albanian families living in taxpayer-funded accommodation having failed their asylum claims.
This is true despite an existing returns agreement, and that Albania is a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights. So, we will now begin the removal of families. Where possible, we will encourage a voluntary return, but where an enforced return is necessary, that is what we will do.
Where the barrier to a return is not the individual, nor the UK Government, but the receiving country, we will take action.
I can announce today that we have told Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Namibia that if they do not comply with international rules and norms we will impose visa penalties on them. And I am sending a wider message here: unless other countries heed this lesson, further sanctions will follow.
Much of the delay in our removals, however, comes from the sclerotic nature of our own system. In March of this year, the appeals backlog stood at 51,000 cases. This Government has already increased judicial sitting days, but reform is required, so we will create a new appeals body, staffed by professional independent adjudicators, and we will ensure there is early legal representation available to advise claimants and ensure their issues are properly considered.
Cases with a low chance of success will be fast-tracked, and claimants will have just one opportunity to claim and one to appeal, ending the merry-go-round of claims and appeals that frustrate so many removals.
While some barriers to removal are the result of process, others are substantive issues related to the law itself. There is no doubt that the expanded interpretation of parts of the European Convention on Human Rights has contributed.
This is particularly true of Article 8: the right to a family life. The courts have adopted an ever-expanding interpretation of this right.
As a result, many people have been allowed to come to this country, when they would otherwise have had no right to, and we have been unable to remove others when the case for doing so seems overwhelming.
This includes cases like an arsonist, sentenced to five years in prison whose deportation was blocked on the grounds that his relationship with his sibling may suffer.
More than half of those detained are now delaying or blocking their removal by raising a last-minute rights claim.
Article 8 is a qualified right: that means we are not prevented from removing individuals or refusing an application to move to the UK if it is “in the public interest”. To narrow Article 8 rights, we will therefore make three important changes, in both domestic law and our immigration rules.
Firstly, we will define what, exactly, a family is – narrowing this down to parents and their children.
Secondly, we will define “the public interest” test so the default becomes a removal or refusal, with Article 8 rights only permissible in the most exceptional circumstances.
Thirdly, we will tighten where Article 8 claims can be heard, ensuring only those who are living in the UK can lodge a claim, rather than their family members overseas, and that all claims are heard first by the Home Office and not in a courtroom.
We will also pursue international reform of a second element of the European Convention: the application of Article 3 – the prohibition on torture and inhuman, degrading treatment or punishment.
We will never return anyone to be tortured in their home country, but the definition of “degrading treatment” has expanded into the realm of the ridiculous.
Today, we have criminals we seek to deport, but discover we cannot because the prisons in their home country have cells that are deemed too small, or even mental health provision that is not as good as our own.
As Article 3 is an absolute right, a public interest test cannot be applied. For that reason, we are seeking reform at the Council of Europe, and we do so alongside international partners who have raised similar concerns. But it is not just international law that binds us.
According to data from 2022, over 40% of those detained for removal claimed they were modern-day slaves. This well-intentioned law is being abused by those who seek to frustrate a legitimate removal.
So, I will bring forward legislation that tightens the Modern Slavery system to ensure that it protects those it was designed for, and not those who seek to abuse it.
Taken together Madam Deputy Speaker, these are significant reforms. They are designed to ensure our asylum system is fit for the modern world, and that we retain public consent for the very idea of providing refuge.
We will always be a country that offers protection to those fleeing peril, just as we did, in recent years, when Ukraine was invaded, when Afghanistan was evacuated, and when we repatriated Hong Kongers.
For that reason, as order and control is restored, we will open new, capped, safe and legal routes into this country. These will make sponsorship the primary means by which we resettle refugees, with voluntary and community organisations given greater involvement, to both receive refugees and support them, working within caps set by Government.
We will also create a new route for displaced students to study in the UK, and another for skilled refugees to work here. Of course, we will always remain flexible to new crises, across the world, as they happen.
I know the British people do not want to close the doors. But until we restore order and control, those who seek to divide us will grow stronger.
It is our job – [political content redacted] – to unite where there is division, so we must now build an asylum system for the world as it is. One that restores order and control. One that opens safe and legal routes to those fleeing danger across the world, and one that sustains our commitment to providing refuge for this generation and those to come.
I know the country we are. We are open, tolerant and generous. We are the greater Britain that those on this side of the House believe in. Not the littler England that some would wish we would become. These reforms are designed to bring unity, where others seek to divide.
Madam Deputy Speaker, I commend this statement to the House.
Campaigning organisation Asylum Matters said: ‘Today’s asylum reforms put the basic principle of refugee protection under threat. They won’t stop irregular migration.
‘But they would make us a country that has given in to extremists and abandoned vital protection principles set up after the horrors of the Second World War.’
Deer Park Golf & Country Club is set to bring a touch of Christmas magic to West Lothian this December, with a month-long programme of festive events for families, friends and colleagues to enjoy.
The Livingston-based premier golf and leisure destination will be transformed into a hub of yuletide celebration, hosting everything from Breakfast with Santa and Festive Party Nights to a sparkling New Year’s Eve celebration to see out 2025 in style.
A firm favourite for local families, Breakfast with Santa returns on Sunday 7 and 14 December. Children can tuck into a hearty breakfast before meeting Father Christmas himself, a moment that is sure to make the season extra special. Tickets cost £6.99 per adult and £10.99 per child.
Throughout December, visitors can also enjoy festive lunches in the clubhouse or opt for the popular Festive Bowl & Dine package, two games of ten-pin bowling followed by a two-course meal for £36.95. It is the perfect way to celebrate with friends or colleagues in relaxed surroundings filled with good food and laughter.
Those looking to dance the night away can book one of Deer Park’s Festive Party Nights, complete with great food, music and entertainment all for £42.50 per person.
Several dates have already sold out with tickets remaining for 5, 6, 19 and 20 December. The celebrations culminate with Deer Park’s New Year’s Eve Party on 31 December, promising a night of dining, dancing and good cheer as guests welcome 2026.
Natasha McAllister, General Manager at Deer Park, said:“December is one of our favourite times of year at Deer Park.
“The atmosphere is always fantastic, the events team go above and beyond to make everything special, and it is wonderful to see our local community coming together to celebrate.
“Whether it is breakfast with Santa, an afternoon with friends or a night on the dance floor, it is all about enjoying those festive moments.”
Deer Park’s festive calendar reflects the club’s reputation as a hub for leisure and celebration in West Lothian, offering a warm welcome and great hospitality all year round.
Advance booking is recommended for all festive events. For more information or to book, visitwww.deer-park.co.uk, contact events@deer-park.co.uk or call 01506 446 699.
Dobbies Edinburgh is preparing for a blooming festive season as its annual delivery of poinsettias lands in store.
This year, it’s the traditional red variety taking centre stage as Dobbies anticipates a surge in demand for this classic Christmas plant driven by the growing trend of nostalgic festive styling.
In addition to the popular red variety, white and pink poinsettias will also be available at Dobbies Edinburgh store for those looking to switch up their Christmas colour palette.
Speaking about poinsettias, Dobbies’ Senior Plant Buyer, Claire Bishop, says: “Poinsettias have been a Christmas favourite for generations, bringing colour and warmth to homes during the festive season, so we’re excited to welcome them to our Edinburgh store to kick off the celebrations.
“Our customers loved the pink and white varieties last year, so we’ve brought these back for 2025, along with the ever-popular red – which we’re expecting to be the standout choice this Christmas for creating a show-stopping centrepiece as more people embrace a traditional festive look.
“Whether used for decorating or gifting, poinsettias, also known as Euphorbia pulcherrima, remain a simple but effective way to grow festive cheer and will instantly bring that classic Christmas feel to any room.”
Claire’s top tips for keeping your poinsettia looking its best
Choose a bright spot
Finding the right place for your poinsettia is key. Poinsettias like a lot of light so you should place them in a bright spot where they’ll get as much indirect sunlight as possible per day. However, you should avoid direct sunlight as this could scorch the plant. The red parts of the flower are known as bracts which have tiny yellow flowers at the centre, known as cyathia. Being a tropical plant, poinsettias also like warmth so you should keep them away from windows and other draughty spots as this could cause the plant’s bracts to drop.
Watering your plant
You should only water your poinsettia when the soil feels dry to the touch. This will vary on the temperature of your home, so your plant could require watering every few days, or once a week depending on its surroundings and they don’t like waterlogged soil.
Feed your poinsettia
Your poinsettia will benefit from monthly feedings to keep it thriving long into the new year. Consider using a liquid plant food to fertilise your poinsettia. For more advice, and to explore Dobbies’ full range of houseplants and decorations for Christmas 2025, visit www.dobbies.com
It’s almost a year since The Pitt reopened its doors on the Granton Prom, opening up a huge and much-needed community space in North Edinburgh.
We just want to take a moment to say thank you — to everyone who’s stopped by for a quick pint, come along to one of our events, or supported us in any way.
Every visit, every dance, every bite, and every cheer helps us keep building something special here. You’re helping us grow a space that’s not just about great food and live music, but about connection, creativity, and community.
Come along to The Pitt for a Christmas lights switch-on and festive gathering, accompanied by live music from talented local artists, carol singing, free seasonal treats and hot drinks.
And, as always, The Pitt’s street food market and bar, huge indoor seating area with pool table and table tennis and an under 5s play area.
“A single sock”, “blow up boyfriends”, and a “potato with their name written on it” among some of the more quirky, unwanted gifts
Women (46.8%) feel more pressured into spending more than they can afford than men (42.05%)
A new nationwide study1 of 2,000 adults, commissioned by blood cancer charity Leukaemia Care and approved by the Market Research Society, reveals that many Brits are rethinking the way they give gifts at Christmas – as half (49.25%) admit they regularly re-gift unwanted presents, and more than a third (37.1%) say they would rather donate to charity than buy a token gift.
The research, released to launch Leukaemia Care’s 2025 / 26 winter appeal “The Unseen Gift”, uncovers the scale of waste and pressure surrounding festive giving in the UK.
Almost a quarter (23.7%) of people say they receive up to two gifts each Christmas that they don’t actually want
Nearly one in four (24.65%) of us choose to donate unwanted presents to charity
Over 60% (61.05%) admit to buying last-minute panic gifts just for the sake of having something to give
Almost half (44.5%) feel pressured to spend more than they can afford at Christmas
12% say they have never liked a Secret Santa gift, while a quarter have only ever liked one or two
Despite the annual spending spree, silent generosity is rare, with 15.1% of people saying they never give to charity or help others without telling anyone.
The strangest gifts we never asked for
When asked about the strangest or most unwanted presents they’ve ever received, respondents revealed that things can go very wrong. Among the most common were single socks, toiletries, cheap novelty mugs, soap, stationery, and ill-fitting clothing – with many admitting they’d been handed something that had clearly been re-gifted or chosen in a last-minute panic.
But some answers took a much quirkier turn. People reported being given everything from a potato with their name written on it to a brick, a concrete rabbit, a Viking necklace, and even a sign for a cheese shop.
A surprising number mentioned risqué gadgets, including “a blow-up boyfriend,” and a “ladybird battery massager.”
Others recalled gifts that were just plain bizarre, such as a cable wire, a home-made fort (as an adult), or a custom bobblehead of their boss.
Together, the stories paint a picture of well-meant generosity gone hilariously wrong, and underline how much money is wasted each year on presents no one really wants.
Millennials most caring demographic
When it comes to unseen acts of kindness, Millennials – 25 to 34 year olds – appear to be the most caring, with 44.34% saying they’ve helped a friend or a neighbour in need in the past year, and 16 to 24 year olds least likely to help out (31.42%).
And in total, 37.3% of respondents say they’ve helped a friend or a neighbour in need in the past year, with men just slightly more likely to than women (37.4% v 37.21%).
People in the north west are more likely than any other region (70.14%) to purchase a ‘panic’ or ‘last-minute’ present just to have something to give, while a fifth (20%) of respondents from Northern Ireland are the most likely to spend between £51 and £100 on gifts that end up unwanted or unused each year for Christmas.
The homeless, animal shelters, food banks, and charity shops are among those ‘other’ answers, when considering recipients of unseen acts of kindness in the past 12 months.
The Unseen Gift
Leukaemia Care’s “The Unseen Gift” campaign encourages people to give differently this winter, by donating in someone’s name to support those affected by blood cancer, instead of buying an unwanted or unnecessary present.
Colin Dyer, chief executive of Leukaemia Care, said: “Every year, millions of pounds are spent on gifts that end up forgotten, re-gifted or in the bin. The Unseen Gift is about turning that waste into something truly meaningful, a gift that could help save a life, support patients and advise families how best to navigate what can be a difficult time together.
“We know people want to show they care, but this research shows many of us are tired of the pressure and the excess. By giving an unseen gift, you’re still giving – but in a way that makes a lasting difference.
“We all want Christmas to feel special, but sometimes the most powerful gifts are the ones you can’t wrap. Supporting someone through a diagnosis, funding a helpline call, or helping us reach another family in need – those are gifts that truly matter.”
The charity hopes the campaign will inspire people to rethink how they give, and remind them that even small, thoughtful acts can make a tangible impact.
To leave your own unseen gift this year, you can do so by visiting here.
