The NSPCC has released figures about the number of people contacting its helpline with concerns about child neglect. Figures show that in 2017/18 the NSPCC responded to nearly 20,000 contacts which mentioned child neglect, nearly 600 of which occurred over the Christmas period.
Source: NSPCC: Hundreds talk to our helpline about neglect during the 12 days of Christmas Date: 20 November 2018
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