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How to report a Safeguarding concern & where to get help

How to report a Safeguarding concern & where to get help

As a young person who is worried about themselves, another young person or an adult , you may want to speak to a trusted adult who can offer support and signpost to the right services. You can contact your local council safeguarding teams directly to make a report. You can click on the link below to find out more.

I am a young person living in Bedford Borough 

I am a young person living in Central Bedfordshire 

I am a young person living in Luton 

If you prefer to make a report anonomously, you could contact the following organisations;

NSPCC Helpline- for concerns about children

If you have concerns about a child/ren but feel hesitant to go direct to Children’s Social Care, trust your instincts and contact the NSPCC Helpline. The NSPCC specialist team will listen, advise and take any action needed.

Report child abuse | NSPCC

 

Childline- for young people under 19yrs

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything, whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you on the phone, email or chat box. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.

Childline

 

Samaritans

If you need to talk, Samaritans listen without judgement or telling you what to do. Samaritans can be contacted by phone, email or letter.

Samaritans

 

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