Number of children calling Childline up 25% since schools closed

The number of children contacting Childline has surged by more than 25% since early March as young people remain home from school during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Number of children calling Childline up 25% since schools closed
Fri, 03 Apr, 2020 - 14:47
Conall Ó Fátharta

The number of children contacting Childline has surged by more than 25% since early March as young people remain home from school during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 24/7 service is operated by the ISPCC and is still running from its six units around the country, with social distancing and other preventative measures being observed.

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