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Dr. Ranj Launches Helpline for Vulnerable UK Youth

12/12/2025

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Dr. Ranj Singh joins The Independent’s SafeCall campaign to create a national helpline for missing UK youth.
The campaign has raised over £100,000 toward its £165,000 goal.
Dr. Ranj emphasizes addressing mental health struggles and the felt invisibility of children.
The SafeCall service will provide a dedicated helpline, WhatsApp channel, and chatbot for vulnerable children at risk, with support from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other celebrities.

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Story summary

Dr. Ranj Singh joins The Independent’s SafeCall campaign to create a national helpline for missing UK youth.
The campaign has raised over £100,000 toward its £165,000 goal.
Dr. Ranj emphasizes addressing mental health struggles and the felt invisibility of children.
The SafeCall service will provide a dedicated helpline, WhatsApp channel, and chatbot for vulnerable children at risk, with support from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other celebrities.