Neglect
If you are not being kept safe, helped to go to school or do not have the things you need such as clean clothes, food or somewhere comfy to sleep, then this is neglect.
It’s important to remember that neglect is never your fault and it’s not okay. The people who look after you may have problems with money, drugs, alcohol or mental health, and may need some help, but you still have the right to be looked after. You may also find you are left alone for long periods of time, or spend lots of time looking after brothers or sisters.