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The report, which is to date the most comprehensive review into child neglect, also revealed that members of the public are calling for more support in reporting rising concerns.  

10% of UK children face daily neglect

14% of professionals reported a rise in suspected child neglect over the past 12 months

Of these, many believe that contributing factors to the increase in neglect are:

70% deterioration in parenting skills, 66% greater poverty, 55% more family breakdowns