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 practitionersIf you are concerned about a child's welfare or worried they are being abused, you can make a referral to Children's Social Care in Dorset by contacting:
| Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole – Children's First Response Hub: | 01202 123334 childrensfirstresponse@bcpcouncil.gov.uk |
Dorset - Children's Advice and Duty Service (ChAD) Professionals Number: This is a professionals-only number to discuss your concerns, you will no longer complete a referral form. |
01305 228558 |
| Dorset Families and Members of the Public: | 01202 228866 |
In an emergency or out of hours contact:
| Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Out of Hours Service: | 01202 738256 childrensOOHS@bcpcouncil.gov.uk |
| Dorset Out of Hours Service: | 01305 228558 |
| Police Non-Emergency: | 101 |
| Police Emergency: | 999 |
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