Part 5 - Appendix 1 - Whistle-blowing procedure

The County Council is responsible for investigating concerns about safeguarding adults or children or child protection matters. These should be raised under separate procedures, details below:

If you think someone else is being abused, you must tell someone:

Call the Police

• Telephone 101
• In an emergency telephone 999

For adults, you can contact the Adult Help Desk

• Telephone 01452 426868
• You can also email: socialcare.enq@gloucestershire.gov.uk

For children, you can contact the Children's Helpdesk

• Telephone 01452 426565
• You can also email: childrenshelpdesk@gloucestershire.gov.uk

If you are worried or concerned about anyone under 18 who you think is being abused or neglected or that a child and their family need help and support please call 01452 426565.