Neglect may involve a parent’s or carer’s failure to: provide adequate food, clothing and shelter; protect the child from physical and emotional harm or danger; supervise the child properly; make sure the child receives appropriate medical care or treatment.
Source: Recognising signs of abuse at different stages of a child’s development @ NSPCC
Further help
- ChildLine – 0800 1111
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