Many readers might associate the NSPCC with its aim to help protect children from abuse, but we are also dedicated to supporting young people across the UK and protecting them from neglect. Last year ...

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LAST year, the NSPCC Helpline referred 11,465 children aged five and under to local agencies because of abuse and neglect - an average of more than 30 babies and young children each day. These figures ...

New data from the NSPCC shows that concerns about child neglect is the top reason for the charity's Helpline to make a referral to local agencies. When concerns are raised through the Helpline, the ...

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Childhood neglect is something we hear a lot about, but would you know what signs to look out for? In fact there are 21 such signs we can all keep a lookout for - some more obvious than others. This ...

Cases of child cruelty and neglect in Northern Ireland have increased by almost 350% over the last five years, figures suggest. The NSPCC said 579 child cruelty and neglect offences were recorded by ...