Barnardo’s has launched a new support service for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children, young people and their families impacted by Covid-19. 

The UK-wide helpline 'Boloh' focusses on issues specifically affecting children, young people and families from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. 

Barnardo’s specialist advisors will aim to provide on-going support on a complex range of issues including mental health, bereavement, family break-down, neglect, back to school, parenting advice, counselling, family stress, discrimination, barriers to services and more. 

You can find out more about the new helpline here.

Calls can be made for free on 0800 1512 605 or the service can be contacted via webchat. On the phone helpline advisors can talk to callers in English, Urdu, Punjabi or Hindi.

The Helpline is open between Monday and Friday, 1pm – 8pm.