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What to do if you are concerned about a child

What to do if you are concerned for the safety of a child

Child abuse can have major long-term effects on all aspects of a child’s health and well-being. Children and young people are dependent on others for their survival and have a right to be protected and to have someone who will act on their behalf.

If you have a concern about a child or young person  or are having difficulties in your own family First Contact is the service to call.

First Contact brings together staff from Children’s’ Services with partners such as Durham Constabulary and Health practitioners.

Call First Contact on 03000 26 79 79

You can find more information about this and other services to protect and support children and families on the First Contact webpage.

You may find it useful to refer to Thresholds Guidance  which outlines the levels of need which determines service provision required to respond to need.

Remember that if you suspect a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm then phone the police on 999.

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In this Section

  • COVID-19
  • NSPCC Schools Service
  • Private Fostering
  • What is child protection?
  • What is an initial child protection conference?
  • What to do if you are concerned about a child
  • Online Safety
  • The NSPCC’s Share Aware Campaign
  • Information leaflets to download and print
  • Relationships Matter – Reducing Parental Conflict

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