What can I do if I suspect a child or young person is being abused?

As a concerned member of the public, if you suspect or believe a child is suffering or is likely to suffer Significant Harm, including any form of mistreatment or abuse, you should report your concerns. Any referral will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Worried about a child - report your concerns

If a child is in immediate danger or left alone, you should contact the police or call an ambulance on 999. There are numerous ways to report concerns about a child. Information on how to report both emergency and non-emergency abuse and neglect of a child is provided here. Please note: if you are a professional, please complete the form under the professional heading.

Emergency cases

PLEASE NOTE FOR EMERGENCIES: If a child is in immediate danger or left alone, you should contact the police or call an ambulance on 999.


Non-emergency cases

If you think that you or someone you know has been the victim of abuse, please tell someone. For non-emergencies, contact us using the following details: If you are concerned about a child and know that they already have a social worker, then please dial the direct contact number of the social worker. If you do not know the social worker's direct contact details, please call Onecall: 01670 536400.
 

Professionals and NCC employees

If you are a professional who works with children, you should first discuss your concerns with your manager or designated professional. If there are still concerns, please fill in this form. 

If you are a professional or NCC employee who has concerns around abuse or neglect of a child, fill in this form.
 

Early Help Assessments

To make a referral to the Early Help Hubs, please send your referral to earlyhelp@northumberland.gov.uk.

For enquiries about completion or registrations of Early Help Assessments, please contact Onecall: 01670 536400.

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