The service that’s helping children feel less alone

Adeniyi Alade
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The NSPCC’s new Building Connections service aims to support thousands of children and young people struggling with loneliness. Its service lead explains about its work and how to make a referral.

Building Connections can help young people struggling with heightened feelings of loneliness at transitional times such as when moving to a new school or community. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock
Building Connections can help young people struggling with heightened feelings of loneliness at transitional times such as when moving to a new school or community. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

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