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NSPCC prepares for rise in calls about children left home alone as schools break up

In 2020/21, the charity’s helpline made 464 referrals to agencies in the South West, following contacts about children being left without supervision of an adult – a 39% increase from the previous year
There's no legal age a child can be left home alone but it’s against the law to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
Cost-of-living crisis expected to put

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Referrals from NSPCC helpline to agencies in South West surge during pandemic

Over 4,700 referrals made from NSPCC helpline to external agencies in the South West last year – a 41% rise from 2019/2020
Adult’s mental health and behaviour was the top concern, followed by neglect, emotional and physical abuse showing a worrying rise too
The charity reveals plans for Childhood Day which will bring the nation together to celebrate play, raise

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