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Emergency & Safeguarding Contacts

If you are worried that a child, young person, or adult may be at risk of harm, it is important to take action.

You should contact the local authority responsible for the person’s home address, as safeguarding concerns must be reported to the council covering where the individual lives.

Immediate Danger

If someone is in immediate danger or at risk of serious harm, contact emergency services immediately.

Emergency services

  • 999 – Police, Ambulance or Fire Service
  • 112 – Alternative emergency number that also works across the UK

Use this option if:

  • A child or adult is in immediate danger
  • A crime is happening now
  • Someone requires urgent medical assistance

Non-Emergency Police Support

If the situation is not an emergency but you need police assistance, contact:

Police non-emergency number: 101

Local Safeguarding Contacts

Safeguarding concerns should be reported to the local authority responsible for the individual’s home address.

If you are unsure which council area applies, you can search here:
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
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Local Safeguarding Contacts

Safeguarding concerns should be reported to the local authority responsible for the individual’s home address.

If you are unsure which council area applies, you can search here:
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Leicester City

Report concerns about a child or vulnerable adult living in Leicester City.

  • Duty and Advice Service (24 hours):
    0116 454 1004

Safeguarding information and reporting concerns:
https://www.leicester.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/support-children-and-young-people/report-child-risk

Leicestershire County (outside Leicester City)

Report concerns about a child or vulnerable adult living in Leicestershire County.

  • Children’s Social Care:
    0116 305 0005

Report a safeguarding concern:
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/community-safety/report-abuse-or-neglect-of-a-child

Safeguarding partnership guidance:
https://lrsb.org.uk/childreport

Northamptonshire

Safeguarding services for North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire are coordinated through Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.

  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):
    0300 126 7000

Report a concern:
https://nctrust.co.uk/report-a-concern-or-request-support

North Northamptonshire Council:
https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/children-and-families/report-concern-about-child

West Northamptonshire Council:
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/personal-safety-and-community-support/report-concern-about-child

Warwickshire

Report safeguarding concerns to Warwickshire Family Connect.

  • Telephone:
    01926 414144

Safeguarding information and reporting concerns:
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/childprotection

Warwickshire Safeguarding Partnership:
https://www.safeguardingwarwickshire.co.uk/safeguarding-children

UK-Wide Support Services

The following services operate across the UK and can provide confidential support or advice.

Samaritans

Support for anyone experiencing emotional distress.

NSPCC Helpline

Support and advice if you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child.

Childline

Confidential support for children and young people.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

NHS Urgent Medical Advice

If you need urgent medical advice but it is not an emergency:

Important

You do not need proof that abuse or harm is happening in order to report a concern.

If you are worried about someone’s safety or wellbeing, it is always best to seek advice and report your concern.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.