Information for Families

What to do if You’re Worried a Child is Being Abused

Child abuse can take many forms, not all of which have visible signs.

If you think that a child or young person under the age of 18 is being harmed in some way and need to talk to someone about it, please contact your local Children's Services Referral Team or the Police.

General Public

If you are a member of the public, you will be asked for your name and address and details of the child and the concerns you have.

These are to help Children's Services to make further enquiries and to contact you again if necessary.

Information about your name and address will be treated as confidential.

Contact Details

Children's Services Referral Team

Tel: 01793 466903 Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 4.30pm and Fridays 8.30am – 4.00pm

Disabled Children Team

Tel: 01793 464032 Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 4.30pm and Fridays 8.30am – 4.00pm

Emergency Duty Service

Tel: 01793 436699 Out of office hours

Police Child Protection Unit

Tel: 01793 507910 Mon – Fri 8.00am – 8.00pm and Sat/Sun 8.00am – 4.00pm

Police

Tel: 0845 408 7000

Child Abuse Images on the Web

For information on what to do if you have seen images that worry or upset you on a web site, newsgroup or online group or have received an e-mail that you think may contain abusive material, please see Abuse on the Web.

Child Protection In Swindon

If you would like more information about child protection and safeguarding in Swindon, please contact the LSCB Business Manager