Worried about someone?

Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults who may be at risk of abuse.

If you are worried about someone:

• In an emergency, please call: 999
• If there is no immediate risk, call the police on: 101

If you have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child or young person contact Together for Children on 0191 561 7007 (available 8.30am to 5:15pm Monday - Thursday, 8.30am to 4.45pm Friday)

If you are a member of the public and worried about your own safety or about the safety of someone else, please contact  the Safeguarding Adults Team using this online form.

Report a safeguarding concern - members of the public

Other ways to report a safeguarding concern.

You can call us on 0191 520 5552.

If you are a professional wishing to report a safeguarding concern, please read the guidance and complete the Safeguarding Adults Concern (SAC) form and visit Report a safeguarding concern - information for professionals and volunteers for further information.

Who can contact us?

Anyone can contact us, including:

• If you're at risk of, or are being abused or neglected
• Family members
• Friends and neighbours
• Someone working for the council; a private, independent or voluntary organisation
• Members of the public
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What will happen next?

• Anything you tell us will be kept in confidence, but we may need to share certain information to keep you safe.
• We will listen to your individual circumstances and look at how serious the situation is before deciding how to respond.
• Our first priority is to ensure you, and any other people who may also be at risk, are safe.
• We will follow a careful and sensitive process to help decide what to do next.
• We will work together with all of the relevant organisations and give you information and advice.
• We may need to investigate or take further action in order to protect you.
• We can provide an advocate for you and your carer.