Worried About a Child?

Safeguarding children and young people and keeping them safe is everyone’s business.

If you are a child or young person and need help, you should speak to a trusted adult or a professional you already know.

If you think that a child might be the victim of abuse or neglect or they may be at risk of harm, you should always report your concerns.

Please contact North Lincolnshire’s Children’s Services Single Point of Contact on:

• 01724 296500 (9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm Friday)
• 08081 689667 (free phone)
• 01724 296555 (answerphone – out of office hours and at weekends)

101 – Police non-emergency

999 – Police emergency

You can also read the government advice for practitioners What to do if you are worried a child is being abused, this leaflet will also be helpful to the members of the public who are worried about a child.

Information is also available on the council website in relation to Family Support and activities for children and young people on the support for children and families page and services to children page.