Safeguarding is the process of protecting children and adults at risk from abuse and neglect. Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Everyone has the right to protection from abuse and harm.
Information and advice about what constitutes a safeguarding concern can be found in our Safeguarding Policy here:
- Safeguarding Boards
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Children
Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board brings together representatives of each of the main agencies and professionals responsible for promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people in Staffordshire.
Adults
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board brings together representatives of key agencies to make sure that local safeguarding arrangements help and protect adults in the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent area.
- Report a child (under 18) safeguarding concern
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To report a child safeguarding concern, please follow this link
Alternatively, call 0300 111 8007 and select option 1 between Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00 and Friday 08:30 to 16:30.
Outside of the hours above, or on weekends and bank holidays, please contact the Emergency Duty Team by phoning 0345 604 2886.
- Report a vulnerable adult safeguarding concern
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To report an adult safeguarding concern, please follow this link
Alternatively, call 0345 604 2719 between Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
Outside of the hours above, or on weekends and bank holidays, please contact the Emergency Duty Team by phoning 0345 604 2886.
If a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, you must always call 999.