What to do if you're worried about a child

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If you're worried about a child please tell us. The protection of children in our community is everyone's responsibility.

For urgent matters, please contact the Children’s Safeguarding Service on 020 8547 5004 (Monday to Thursday, 8.45am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm only). At all other times telephone the Emergency Duty Service on 020 8770 5000.

Our promise: Any concerns about a child referred by a member of the public will be carefully assessed.

If you are a young person and need help or advice for yourself, you can get in touch

with us either by filling in this page, or by accessing the Younglivin' web-site, which contains information and guidance specifically for young people.

Name of Child (if known)  

Where does the child live (please give any known details)  

Age (approximate if unknown)  

Date of birth (if known)  

Does the child or family know you are contacting us ?

• yes
• no

In case we need to contact you, please give us the following information :

Your Name (*Required field)  

Your Address:  

Home/Work Phone Number:  

Mobile Phone Number:  

Email Address: (*Required field)  

Preferred method of contact:

• Home/Work Phone
• Mobile Phone
• Email

Your Worries (*Required field)  

Your Age

• over 18
• under 18

How do you know the child ?

• Parent
• Carer
• Other Relation
• Professional
• Neighbour
• Unrelated Adult
• Self

Any Additional Information: