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But their lives can have complex additional challenges.</p> <p>Evidence suggests this can have both positive and negative effects for Service children. And research with professionals tells us there's a need for high-quality, evidence-based resources and support, so they can have confidence that their support will enhance Service children's lives.</p> <h2>Our Response</h2> <blockquote>Our Stakeholder Research told us people want to be better connected: with each other, with evidence and with support.</blockquote> <p>So we lead a UK-wide Hub network that connects practitioners, researchers, policy-makers and funders.</p> <ul><li>We develop easily-accessible, evidence-based resources and support.</li><li>We lead, commission and collate global research to build stronger evidence for action.</li><li>We help policy professionals understand the needs of Service children and their supporters.</li></ul> <h2>The Impact</h2> <p>We want to see the scale and quality of support for Service children grow. 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