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Coronavirus: Rise in number of children referred to social services – BBC News
Health minister says data also shows rise in the number of children in care during the pandemic.
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There has been an increase in the number of children referred to social services since last year, Northern Ireland’s health minister has said.
There was also an increase in children on the child protection register and more children in care, according to Robin Swann.
He said data collected during the pandemic had built a picture of “what is happening in families”.
As a result, Mr Swann said children’s services must be a priority.
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