Childline forecasts increase in calls from NI kids experiencing loneliness this summer

Childline prepares for summer rise in children reaching out about loneliness

Childline is anticipating an increase in contacts from children experiencing loneliness during the summer months.

Childline forecasts increase in calls from NI kids experiencing loneliness this summer

Young people have a safe and confidential place to turn to this summer.

Summer holidays spike loneliness in kids, Childline warns

While many children look forward to the six weeks holidays, Childline have revealed that it can be their busiest time of year. New research from the leading children’s helpline shows the service delivered more than 4,500 counselling sessions to young people experiencing loneliness from April 2024 to March 2025 – an average of 380 sessions per month. While this statistic is surprising, the figures from last July and August are even more so. The r…

Childline prepares for summer surge in children reaching out about loneliness

A surge in the number of children experiencing loneliness and isolation is expected over the summer holidays, Childline has warned. The NSPCC-run service, based in Prestatyn and Cardiff, delivered more than 4,500 counselling sessions on loneliness to young people across the UK between April 2024 to March 2025 – an average of 380 sessions per […]