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Calls to Childline about in-patient mental health rise

14 February 2024 / News

There's been a rise in the number of young people contacting Childline about their experiences of in-patient mental health care

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.

Handling difficult conversations with adults

Having difficult conversations with other adults can feel hard, especially if it’s about a child’s safety or welfare. But we’ve got advice to help these conversations feel easier, as well as what to do if you feel a conversation may not be enough.

Introducing our inaugural gaming festival to help tackle child abuse

30 January 2024 / News

Our new ‘Game Safe’ festival takes place in February and features a range of workshops and an in-person esports safeguarding conference which covers child protection within the gaming industry.

Three in four parents of children under five years old are anxious about their child’s mental health

29 January 2024 / News

Our new survey has revealed that 75% of UK parents with children under five are anxious about their child’s emotional and mental wellbeing.

New partnership as young people contact Childline about AI related sexual abuse, bullying and misinformation

25 January 2024 / News

We have joined forces with Common Sense Media to help keep children safe online and improve the global understanding of the impact of generative AI on children.

78% of surveyed local authorities want to provide more support to children in care to reunite with their families

17 January 2024 / News

Our new research with Action for Children reveals that more children in care in England could return to their families with better support.

Almost 87,000 sexual offences against children were recorded by police in the past year

10 January 2024 / News

We're launching a campaign with the Home Office to tackle child sexual abuse and raise awareness for our Helpline.

How to bond with your baby

Find out how to bond with your baby and develop that connection as they grow.

How can I help my child if they are being bullied?

Practical advice and information for how to support a child if they are being bullied.

We're launching our first Game Safe Cup

5 January 2024 / News

EPIC.LAN, National Student Esports and SAF are partnering with us to launch our first esports tournament.

Amsterdam Marathon 2024

Run this scenic city marathon with #TeamNSPCC and help us keep children safe.

2024 Paris Marathon

Discover one of the world's greatest cities as you run through the heart of the city of Paris.

106% increase in child cruelty and neglect offences in England in the past 5 years

7 December 2023 / News

Our analysis has revealed that recorded offences of adults neglecting, mistreating, or assaulting children have doubled over the last 5 years.

Babies and crying

Worried about why your baby's crying? Find out the reasons babies cry and discover ways to soothe your baby as well as calming yourself with stress-busting tips.