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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