Useful Numbers and Websites
Reporting a concern about a child / young person
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Reporting a child at risk of harm, abuse or neglect (safeguarding)
How to make a safeguarding referral and report a concern about a child or young person at risk of harm, abuse or neglect.
Help, advice and support for families in Suffolk
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Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership
The Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership (Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Police, Suffolk Healthcare services) works to protect children and young people and adults at risk of harm, neglect and exploitation in Suffolk.
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Childline
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
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Home Start
Home-Start in Suffolk is the county's largest family support charity. Their vision is that every child in Suffolk is given the best start in life because of the love, support & guidance they receive from their parents, guardians or the people performing the role of their parents.
Name of Organisation | Description | Telephone Numbers | Website |
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Customer First | Reporting safeguarding concerns about a child | 0808 8004005 |
https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/keeping-children-safe/reporting-a-child-at-risk-of-harm-abuse-or-neglect-safeguarding/ |
Homestart | Self referral form | 01473 621104 | https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Bva5HIoHSkuVGsjpmzhZBAl7p2lB4IFErVO-myVIwZdUQjJMVktOOE9WSEdTV05VUkpBN0ZQRTdRUi4u |
Waveney Domestic Violence & Abuse Forum | Support for those experiencing domestic violence & abuse in Waveney |
01502 572143 07906245979 |
www.waveneydvforum.org.uk |
Domestic Violence National 24hr Helpline | Support for those experiencing domestic violence & abuse | 0808 2000 247 | |
Childline | A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. | 0800 1111 | https://www.childline.org.uk/ |
Suffolk Police |
Suffolk Constabulary | 01473 613500 | https://www.suffolk.police.uk/ |
Health Visitor | Health Visitors are qualified nurses or midwives with specialist community public health training and can offer families with children aged 0 to 5 years |
0345 607 8866 (alternatively you can contact your local children's centre) |
https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/childrens-health/health-visiting/ |