Safeguarding - Essex

Website

https://eycp.essex.gov.uk/safeguarding/

Telephone number

If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed or neglected, or is at risk of this, you should go to the Essex Effective Support website where you can make a referral to the Children and Families Hub (C&FH).

Where a child is at immediate risk of significant harm, call the C&FH on 0345 603 7627 and ask for the 'Priority Line' or call the Police. 

Out of hours: Mondays to Thursdays 5.00pm to 9.00am; Fridays and bank holidays 4.30pm to 9.00am - call 0345 606 1212 or email Emergency.DutyTeamOutOfHours@essex.gov.uk

The Children and Families Hub also offers a consultation line for professionals providing advice and guidance. Call 0345 603 7627 and ask for the 'Consultation Line'.