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Childline answers more than 700 calls since Christmas Day

Childline answers more than 700 calls since Christmas Day — Domestic violence and the impact of excessive alcohol intake were also raised. File picture: Pexels

Sat, 26 Dec, 2020 - 12:39

Steve Neville

The ISPCC's Childline listening service answered 723 contacts from children on Christmas Day and night.

Issues raised included Covid-19 restrictions, mental health difficulties, and family tension.

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