Worried about a child?

Concerned about a child or young person

If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please follow the advice below.

Members of the public can:

• Call 0345 140 0845 between 8am and 6pm

• Contact the emergency duty team on 0151 934 3555 for urgent advice outside of office hours (from 5.30pm Mon to Thurs, and 4pm Friday and weekends). If you think a child is in immediate danger call for police assistance.

If you wish to make a referral visit Sefton Council's website "Report concerns about a child"