Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults who may be at risk of abuse. If you have a concern about the safety of a child or young person under the age of 18, you should talk to someone immediately. 

If you have a safeguarding concern about a child or young person, please contact Children's Safeguarding on 0191 561 7007. Please note, this number should only be used during the following hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.15pm and Friday, 8.30am to 4.45pm.

If you are ringing out of hours (evenings and weekends) please contact our Emergency Duty Team on 0191 520 5560.

In an emergency always call 999.