Concerns about safeguarding adults and children

In this section

1
Introduction
2
If in doubt - raise it! - Our assurances to you
3
How to raise a concern internally
4
Independent advice

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Concerns about safeguarding adults and children
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How we will handle the matter
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External contacts
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Monitoring / oversight

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.

Last reviewed: 16/08/2023

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