Safeguarding is everyone's business
All the surgery staff have safeguarding training and are always willing to talk to anyone concerned about the safety of a member of our community. Here are some numbers and websites which may be helpful.
If you are concerned about a child
If you are concerned that a child is being abused or they may be at risk of harm, you should contact North Lincolnshire’s Children’s Services on:
01724 296500 (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 4.30pm Friday)
imap@northlincs.gov.uk
01724 296500 (answerphone – out of office hours and at weekends)
999 – Police emergency
The NSPCC has lots of useful advice there website can be found at www.nspcc.org.uk
If your baby or the baby of someone you know is crying and causing distress advice can be sought at iconcope.org
Childline offers support to children and young people. Their website has contact details and lots of useful support www.childline.org.uk
Advice if you think an adult is being abused
If you think an adult who is unable to protect themselves is being abused contact:
The Safeguarding Adults Team
Hewson House
Station Road
Brigg
North Lincolnshire
DN20 8XB
Telephone: 01724 297000
Email address: adultprotectionteam@northlincs.gov.uk
The Ann Craft Trust www.anncrafttrust.org has advice on safeguarding young people over 18 particularly those with a learning disability as well as what to do if you suspect a sports coach is being abusive.
Not In Our Community
Not In Our Community is a campaign funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, developed and co-produced with young people within the Humber region to help children and young people stay safe.
https://notinourcommunity.org
Domestic Abuse
Information here.