Concerned about a child?
Who to contact if you are concerned that a child is at risk of harm
East Lothian
If you are concerned about a child living in East Lothian, you can refer your concerns to Social Work.
Phone East Lothian Council’s Contact Centre on 01875 824309, or e-mail cfdutyteam@eastlothian.gov.uk
Midlothian
If you are concerned about a child living in Midlothian, you can refer your concerns to Social Work.
Phone Children’s Services on 0131 271 3413 (office hours) or e-mail cfreferrals@midlothian.gov.uk
Further information
For out of office hours referrals to Social Work, you can call the Emergency Social Care Service on 0800 731 6969 (freephone) (Monday to Thursday 5pm to 8:30am, weekends from Friday 3:55pm to 8:30am).
You can call the Police on 101 (or in an emergency call 999).
You can speak to any member of staff at the child’s school or nursery.
You can speak to any health professional.
What happens next?
Social Work, Police and Health will share information to assess the child or young person’s situation. They will decide on the next steps, which may involve speaking to other people involved with the child such as other family members, teachers or health visitor. The assessment will also involve speaking to the child or carer, and the child. The aim is always to keep the child safe and provide supports to help that happen.
Other supports
Childline give children and young people access to confidential support and advice. They do it online and by phone or email. You can call them on 0800 1111 or chat to them online.
Children 1st give support to children, young people and families. They give support to children and young people who have suffered abuse and trauma.
They also provide Parentline. This is a free, confidential helpline for anyone caring for or concerned about a child or young person. You can call them on 08000 28 22 33 or chat to them online.
Child Protection Committees Scotland is a national group of childcare professionals who work together to improve the protection of children in Scotland. Their website CPCScotland gives information about supporting families and keeping children safe.
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