Reporting Concerns

See the Referrals Procedure for more information on how to make a referral.

Further Information

What to do if you're worried a child is being abused: Advice for practitioners

If you are concerned about a child's welfare or worried they are being abused, you can make a referral to Children's Social Care. Please see below for the contact details for Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole:

Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole – Children's First Response Hub: In an emergency, or out of hours contact:	01202 123334 childrensfirstresponse@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
	Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Out of Hours Service: 01202 738256 Email: childrensOOHS@bcpcouncil.gov.uk Police non-emergency: 101 Police Emergency: 999
Dorset – Family Support and Advice Line: In an emergency, or out of hours contact:	01305 228558 (including out of hours)
	01305 228558 Police non-emergency: 101 Police Emergency: 999