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We urge the government to ensure families receive the five health visiting checks they’re entitled to

16 May 2022 / News

19% of babies in 2021 didn’t receive their 12-month health visitor review by the time they were 15-months-old, according to our new analysis of latest Public Health England data.

Report child abuse

If you have any concerns about a child, trust your instincts and contact the NSPCC Helpline. Our specialist team will listen, advise and take any action needed.

UK public backs strengthening Online Safety Bill to give children a voice in online safety regulation

10 May 2023 / News

An amendment that would create a dedicated child online safety advocate is due to be debated by Lords next week

Half a million children suffer abuse in the UK every year

21 April 2022 / News

New data and research released today paints a worrying picture of the abuse and neglect faced by children. Support children and help us end child abuse by getting involved in Childhood Day 2022.

What Is Emotional Abuse & Things You Should Know

Explore our guide on identifying emotional abuse, its impact, and steps for reporting. Get the support you need to protect children from harm.

Schools abuse helpline receives over 650 contacts as pupils urged to get in touch with concerns

6 September 2021 / News

Our specialised helpline works directly with the Department of Education to support children and young people who've experienced abuse at school. Whenever the abuse happened – we’re here to help.

Our Helpline sees a large increase in parents seeking advice about leaving children home alone over summer holidays

25 July 2023 / News

We’re urging parents to think carefully about whether their child is ready to be left home alone over the summer holidays.

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Donate Today. When a child isn’t safe, we need to be here to protect them. Donate now and help us be here for children.

13,000 online child sex offences could be recorded during Online Safety Bill delay

1 November 2022 / News

The longer this vital legislation is delayed the more vulnerable children are at risk of online grooming and sexual abuse.

We’re calling for effective action in the Online Safety Bill as child abuse image crimes reach record levels

22 February 2023 / News

66% increase in child abuse image offences recorded by UK police in the past 5 years, our investigation has revealed.

NSPCC Helpline

You can contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing [email protected] or completing our report abuse online form.

Domestic abuse through the eyes of a children's service practionner

Dannie works for the NSPCC as a children's practitioner at our Grimsby Together for Childhood Centre. We support children and families with services that protect against abuse and neglect, and support recovery.

Child cruelty crimes surge by more than a fifth - we urgently need government action

10 February 2022 / News

We’re urging the government to strengthen the child protection system and significantly reduce child cruelty crimes.

Last December was loneliest month for children contacting Childline

1 December 2021 / News

Our Childline service saw counselling sessions about loneliness peak over the festive period last year, with a record number of nearly 600 sessions provided on this topic in December alone.

New report shows scale of abuse against teenagers

25 August 2020 / News

For the first time, our ‘How safe are our children? report has looked at the scale of abuse against teenagers, and highlights their heightened risk of experiencing physical and sexual abuse offences compared with younger children.

Our NSPCC Helpline is likely to see a rise in calls as children are left home alone during the school summer holidays

27 July 2022 / News

In 2020/21, our Helpline received over 6,000 contacts about children left without adult supervision, and the cost-of-living crisis is expected to put more pressure on families this summer.

What You Need to Know About Child Trafficking

Child trafficking and modern slavery are child abuse. We've got advice to help you spot the signs and report your concerns.

How to support a child with depression or anxiety

Recognise the signs of anxiety and depression in children and get advice on how you can best support a child who needs your help. How to support a child with childhood depression or anxiety.

Online porn

It can be hard to know how to talk to your child about the risks of watching online porn. Our advice can help you explain the risks to your child, prevent them from watching porn, and know what to do if your child has explicit or upsetting content online.