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Neglect leaves children feeling unloved, unwanted, small and vulnerable.

With long term care and attention, we can make them feel big, important and loved.

Child neglect and what we're doing about it

Action for Children

We are a children's charity that supports and speaks out for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people

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Support children today to make tomorrow better for everyone

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Deprivation and risk report

Read our new report: Deprivation and Risk; the case for early intervention

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Serious neglect kills, take Action for Children.

Studies suggest up to 10% of our children experience neglect in some form or other - that's almost 1.5 million children. No child should be neglected. With your help, Action for Children can help children and families before problems get out of hand.