Reporting a concern

Don’t wait until you’re certain, report a concern now.

Do you think a child or vulnerable adult you know might be suffering from any of the following?

Physical abuse – being hit, kicked or punched. View the Childline video on bullying, including physical abuse.
Physical neglect – not being properly fed or clothed or suffering from poor hygiene. View the Childline video on neglect.
Sexual abuse – exposed to inappropriate sexual behaviour, language or assault. View the Childline video on Sexual abuse.
Emotional abuse – constantly criticised, ignored, humiliated or being exposed to domestic violence. View the Childline video on Emotional abuse.

What should you do to help?

Act promptly
Make a note of your concerns and act promptly by contacting the social care team – contacts below.
If the individual is in immediate danger contact the Police on 999.
Give as much information as you can about the child, adult or family

Please don’t:

Ignore your concerns
Assume someone else will call
Try to resolve the situation yourself

Report a concern about a child in Buckinghamshire
If you think a child or young person under the age of 18 years is being abused or neglected, please inform the Buckinghamshire County Council’s First Response Team.

Telephone: 0845 4600001 Local Rate: 01296 383962

The First Response Team has a 24-hour emergency number for calls outside office hours. Out of Hours Emergency Social Work Team: 0800 999 7677

Alternatively you can report your concerns to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC.)

You can also find more support and advice on the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Board.

Report a concern about a vulnerable adult in Buckinghamshire
If you have concerns about the safety of a vulnerable adult please inform Buckinghamshire Careline.

Telephone: 0800 137 915 (during office hours)

Or the Emergency Out of Hours Social Work Team on 0800 999 7677.

Email safeguardingadults@buckscc.gov.uk

You can also find more support and advice on the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Board.

Report a concern about a child in Milton Keynes
If you think a child or young person under the age of 18 years is being abused or neglected, please inform Referral and Assessment Team.

Telephone: 01908 253169/70 (during office hours)
Or the Emergency Social Work Team out of office hours on 01908 265545.

Email: children@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Alternatively you can report your concerns to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC.)

You can also find more support and advice from Milton Keynes Council’s Children’s Services.

Report a concern about a vulnerable adult in Milton Keynes
If you have concerns about the safety of a vulnerable adult contact the Milton Keynes Council Adult Social Care Team:

Telephone: 0800 137 915

Email: safeguardingadults@buckscc.gov.uk

You can also find more support and advice on the Milton Keynes Council’s Adult Social Care.

Further support for children ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call to talk about any problem – counsellors are always available to help sort out any issues.

Telephone: 0800 1111 Or visit online: Childline

For more information about anything shown here please contact Mark Stokes:

Telephone: 01296 585204 E-mail: mstokes@leapwithus.org.uk