Worried about the safety of a child - NSCB

If you are worried about the safety of a child you must contact:

• Children and Young People's Department local office
• Emergency duty team on tel: 0300 456 4546
• Local police (in an emergency dial 999)
• NSPCC helpline on tel: 0808 800 5000

When contacting Children's Social Care (previously Social Services) please ask for the duty social worker for children.

If you are not sure whether a child is being abused you can discuss the circumstances with the Children and Young People's Department or someone else who works with children, such as a teacher, health visitor or the NSPCC. All professionals who work with children have a responsibility to safeguard them and will know how to help.

Are you worried a child is being abused leaflet [PDF 1037KB ]

NSCB Break the Silence leaflet [PDF 156KB]

If you are concerned about the behaviour of someone who works with children and young people (in either a paid or voluntary capacity) please see Section 5, chapter 7 of the child protection procedures and contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) via 0115 977 3921.