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flag Over 73,000 children in England were identified as needing help last year due to parental alcohol misuse, with charities urging support for affected families.

flag The NSPCC reports 73,250 children in England were identified in Child in Need assessments last year due to parental alcohol misuse, with 9,192 helpline calls highlighting concerns like neglect, unsafe homes, and children taking on adult roles. flag The charity stresses that while moderate drinking is not inherently harmful, long-term excessive use can severely impact children’s wellbeing, with regions like the South West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the West Midlands particularly affected. flag During Children of Alcoholics Week, the NSPCC and Nacoa UK urge affected individuals to seek confidential support through Childline (0800 1111) or Nacoa’s helpline (0800 358 3456), emphasizing that children are not to blame and help is available.

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