If you are worried or concerned about a child who is being abused or neglected, or is at risk of harm, please tell someone. You can contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or your local authority social services department.
If there is a danger to life, please do not delay, phone 999 for the emergency services.
If you are worried about an adult at risk of harm please contact your local authority Social Services department.
If there is a danger to life, please do not delay, phone 999 for the emergency services.
Please note I do not take safeguarding referrals, nor can I respond to any emails seeking advice in respect of safeguarding matters of a confidential nature. This is in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and my advice would always be to contact your local authority or the emergency services.
Other Useful Organisations
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK – 0800 068 41 41 (suicide prevention)
Mencap – 0808 808 1111
Childline – 0800 11 11
NAPAC – 0808 801 0331
The Samaritans – 116 123
24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247 247
AgeUK – 0800 678 1602
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Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help – NHS (www.nhs.uk – opens in new tab)
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.