Barnardos faces record backlog of families seeking help

Barnardos is facing a record waiting list of more than 3,000 families seeking support, according to the children's charity's latest annual report.

The report shows Barnardos worked with more than 34,000 children, parents, and adults in 2025, while its waiting list rose to a record 3,021 families, a 31% increase on the previous year.

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