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Dramatically increase funding for children’s social services
Closed
149 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should dramatically increase funding for children’s social services to try and prevent children’s deaths across the country. This should fund additional social workers and better pay, so they are better able to do their jobs, and can spot/act on signs of abuse
In 2020/21, there were over 24.8 thousand child abuse offences recorded by the police in England and Wales, an increase of 2.9 thousand offences when compared with the previous year, and a peak for this type of offence.
During the coronavirus outbreak the number of adults concerned about children calling the the NSPCC helpline has gone up by over 20%
Something dramatic needs to change.
During the coronavirus outbreak the number of adults concerned about children calling the the NSPCC helpline has gone up by over 20%
Something dramatic needs to change.
Timeline
| 9 Dec 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jun 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
149
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Dec 2021
Closed
9 Jun 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.