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ISPCC Appeals For Volunteers Amid Spike In Calls From Children Struggling With Loneliness

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 15:38

By Martin Osborne

The service is appealing for volunteers at units across the country.

Loneliness, mental health issues, and issues with family and friends are the main problems reported to Childline.

The ISPCC says it saw a spike in calls over the summer from struggling children as well as more recently from children worried about the return to school.

The service is appealing for volunteers at units across the country.

Childline Unit Manager Regina O'Sullivan says many children don't want to share their worries with their family.

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