SAFEGUARDING
It is important to raise a safeguarding concern about a child if you are worried that they are at risk or in danger. Find out more below.
What to do if you are worried about a child
If a child is in immediate danger or left alone, you should contact the police or call an ambulance on 999. There are numerous ways to report concerns about a child. Information on how to report both emergency and non-emergency abuse and neglect of a child is provided here.
PLEASE NOTE FOR EMERGENCIES: If a child is in immediate danger or left alone, you should contact the police or call an ambulance on 999.
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If you think that you or someone you know has been the victim of abuse, please tell someone. For non-emergencies, contact us using the following details:
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24/7 Onecall telephone: 01670 536400.
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To report abuse or neglect of a child, click this link and complete the form
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To report a concern about an adult, click this link
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To report a concern about hate crime, domestic abuse, or antisocial behaviour, click this link
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If you are concerned about a child and know that they already have a social worker, then please dial the direct contact number of the social worker. If you do not know the social worker's direct contact details, please call Onecall: 01670 536 400
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a professional who works with children, you should first discuss your concerns with your manager or designated professional. If there are still concerns, please complete this form. If you are a professional or Northumberland County Council employee who has concerns around abuse or neglect of a child, please also complete this form.
To make a referral to the Early Help Hubs, please send your referral to earlyhelp@northumberland.gov.uk.
For enquiries about completion or registrations of Early Help Assessments, please contact Onecall: 01670 536400.
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More information about safeguarding children and young people can be found on the Northumberland County Council website here.
