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Alcohol, drugs and parenting

Support for parents or carers who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use.
Talking about drugs and alcohol

If you're worried about underage drinking or drug use, we've got information about the law and advice to keep your children safe and aware of the risks.
Children and drugs

Information and advice for speaking to children about drugs and making sure they're aware of the law and the risks.
Contacts to the NSPCC about drug and alcohol misuse among parents soar during the pandemic

17 February 2021 / News

Concerned adults have increasingly contacted the NSPCC about the risk that parents misusing drugs and alcohol may pose to their children.
NSPCC Northern Ireland response to the Department of Health pre-consultation on a successor strategy to the New Strategic Direction on Alcohol and Drugs Phase 2

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Our submission in response to the Department of Health pre-consultation on a successor strategy to the New Strategic Direction on Alcohol and Drugs Phase 2
NSPCC Scotland response to the Health and Sport Committee consideration of the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill

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Our submission in response to the Health and Sport Committee consideration of the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill in December 2011.
NSPCC Cymru/Wales response to the inquiry into alcohol and substance misuse

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Our submission in response to the inquiry into alcohol and substance misuse in January 2015.
More than 70,000 children in England have a parent struggling with alcohol misuse

11 February 2024 / News

Last year, our Helpline received an average of six contacts a day from adults with concerns about a child linked to parental alcohol or substance misuse.
Babies and sleeping

Wondering why your baby won't sleep and need to know how to help them? Here you can find out about sleep at different ages and habits that can support better bedtimes.
Understanding Child Self-Harm & Keep Them Safe

We've got advice to help you understand self-harming in children and teenagers, how to recognise the signs, and what you can do to support a young person who self-harms.
Comprehensive child safety guide

Explore the NSPCC’s guidance on child safety: in-home safety, mental health, online risks, relationships, and how you can help. Essential advice for parents.
NSPCC Scotland response to Equally Safe: Scotland’s strategy for preventing the causes and consequences of violence against women and girls

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Our submission in response to Equally Safe: Scotland’s strategy for preventing the causes and consequences of violence against women and girls in March 2014.
The Big Wreath Make

Terms and conditions for taking part in The Big Wreath Make this Christmas
Do your own fundraising terms and conditions - non-sporting events

Please read our terms and conditions before signing up to do your own fundraising event for the NSPCC.
NSPCC Scotland response to 'Shifting the culture': a Member’s Bill consultation by Dr Richard Simpson MSP and Graeme Pearson MSP

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Our submission in response to 'Shifting the culture': a Member’s Bill consultation by Dr Richard Simpson MSP and Graeme Pearson MSP in June 2012.
Non-recent abuse

If you were abused in childhood, you may be struggling with difficult feelings and unwanted memories. We've got information and advice to help.
Moving out

Moving out is a part of growing up. We have advice about the laws that keep children safe and the support available for young people who move out.
NSPCC Scotland response to the Health and Sport Committee inquiry into teenage pregnancy

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Our submission in response to the Health and Sport Committee inquiry into teenage pregnancy in February 2013.
NSPCC response to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) stakeholder consultation on the draft scope of "Child abuse and neglect: recognising, assessing and responding to abuse and neglect of children and young people"

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Our submission in response to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) stakeholder consultation on the draft scope of "Child abuse and neglect: recognising, assessing and responding to abuse and neglect of children and young people" in September 2013.
NSPCC Scotland response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the ‘Getting Our Priorities Right’ practice guidance for professionals

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Our submission in response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the ‘Getting Our Priorities Right’ practice guidance for professionals in September 2012.

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Talking about drugs and alcohol

Children and drugs

Contacts to the NSPCC about drug and alcohol misuse among parents soar during the pandemic

NSPCC Northern Ireland response to the Department of Health pre-consultation on a successor strategy to the New Strategic Direction on Alcohol and Drugs Phase 2

NSPCC Scotland response to the Health and Sport Committee consideration of the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill

NSPCC Cymru/Wales response to the inquiry into alcohol and substance misuse

More than 70,000 children in England have a parent struggling with alcohol misuse

Babies and sleeping

Understanding Child Self-Harm & Keep Them Safe

Comprehensive child safety guide

NSPCC Scotland response to Equally Safe: Scotland’s strategy for preventing the causes and consequences of violence against women and girls

The Big Wreath Make

Do your own fundraising terms and conditions - non-sporting events

NSPCC Scotland response to 'Shifting the culture': a Member’s Bill consultation by Dr Richard Simpson MSP and Graeme Pearson MSP

Non-recent abuse

Moving out

NSPCC Scotland response to the Health and Sport Committee inquiry into teenage pregnancy

NSPCC response to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) stakeholder consultation on the draft scope of "Child abuse and neglect: recognising, assessing and responding to abuse and neglect of children and young people"

NSPCC Scotland response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the ‘Getting Our Priorities Right’ practice guidance for professionals

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