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• New TUC analysis finds more than 1.46 million women are kept out of the labour market because of their caring responsibilities
• Women in their 30s are hardest hit – one in 10 women in this age group drop out of the jobs market because of pressures of looking after their family
• Union body calls for funded childcare and flexible working rights for all to keep women in
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• new laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year to support those most in need
• eligible employees will be able to take Carer’s Leave regardless of how long they have worked for their employer

Millions of people across the UK who are currently providing...

• YouGov poll, commissioned by NSPCC, also reveals 65% think there should be a change in the law in England to make it illegal for parents and carers to strike a child
• Survey comes on the day (March 21) equal protection from assault becomes a reality for children in Wales,16 months after the law was changed in Scotland
• NSPCC calls on the Government to follow
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• Over 4,700 referrals made from NSPCC helpline to external agencies in the South West last year – a 41% rise from 2019/2020
• Adult’s mental health and behaviour was the top concern, followed by neglect, emotional and physical abuse showing a worrying rise too
• The charity reveals plans for Childhood Day which will bring the nation together to celebrate play, raise
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