What to do if you're worried about a child.

This page tells you what to do if you're worried about a child and his/her safety or well-being.

In response to the findings of the Victoria Climbie Inquiry the Government prepared some more 'user friendly' guidance entitled 'What to do if you're worried a child is being abused'. Download "What to do" Pamphlet as PDF

If a child is at immediate risk of harm call the Police on 999.

If you have a concern about a child please call:
Brent Children and Family Social Care
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• 020 8937 4875
• 020 8937 4744

For Social work emergencies outside office hours at weekends and on public holidays please call the Out of Hours Duty Team -
• 020 8937 4875

Brent Health Safeguarding Children Team

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• 020 8795 6397

Police Child Abuse Investigation Team

Any Time
• 020 8733 3503

For general advice you can also call

A Child Protection Manager
•020 8937 4741

Education Child Protection Advisor
•020 8937 3139

For information on what to do if you have seen images that worry or upset you on a web site, newsgroup or online group or have received an e-mail that you think may contain abusive material, please contact