Call to reinstate funding to support children bereaved by alcoholism

Fiona Simpson
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Campaigners and MPs are urging the government to reinstate funding for services to support children of alcoholics amid an increase in the number of parental deaths linked to alcohol addiction.

Calls to Nacoa's helpline reached more than 33,000 in the last year. Picture: Polya Olya/Adobe Stock
Calls to Nacoa's helpline reached more than 33,000 in the last year. Picture: Polya Olya/Adobe Stock

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