How to get help when a child goes missing – and when to call 999
- Posted on November 10, 2025
- By The Independent
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How to get help when a child goes missing – and when to call 999

More than 70,000 children were reported missing last year, and the majority went missing more than once. The Independent has partnered with the Missing People charity to provide a free service which will help bring young people to a place of safety