Safeguarding
Safeguarding is about protecting children and adults at risk of harm. If you’re worried about anyone’s safety, whether it’s your own child, someone else’s child or a vulnerable adult, please say something.
Safeguarding children
Child abuse includes a child being harmed by an adult or another child. It can happen once or over a period of time It can be physical, sexual or emotional. It can happen in person or online. It can also be a lack of love, care and attention – this is neglect.
Barking and Dagenham’s Children’s Services Duty and Assessment Team
Telephone (weekdays) – 020 8227 3811
Emergency Duty Team telephone (evenings and weekends) – 020 8215 3000
You can also call the Police on 101, or if you think a crime is happening, call 999
NSPCC
NSPCC offers support and information for anyone worried about a child. You can also call them for more information on 0800 800 5000.
Safeguarding adults
Some adults may be less able to protect themselves from abuse or neglect, because of mental or physical disability, their age or an illness. Safeguarding means identifying and preventing risks or harm. If you are worried you or someone you know is being abused, neglected or exploited, here are some ways to get help.
Adult Intake Team
Adult Intake Team (weekdays) – 020 8227 2915 or
Emergency Duty Team (evenings and weekends) – 020 8594 8356
In an emergency you should always call 999
More information and an online form to report a concern is here.