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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Rising number of children under 11 calling support line due to loneliness

Calls from under-11s wanting support for loneliness have soared by almost three quarters in the past five years, Childline said.

The counselling service also said it is contacted 15 times a day on average by children struggling with loneliness.

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