Child protection and abuse

Concerned about a child?

We are all responsible for the care and welfare of children

If you have any concerns about a child or young person please do not leave it to someone else to deal with, particularly if you think that a child is being neglected or abused. Please contact one of our Duty and Assessment Teams in order to share your concerns:

Offices are open Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

e-mail: childprotection@bristol.gov.uk (please note that e-mail should not be used to report concerns in an emergency)

You could discuss your concerns with another professional, e.g. teacher, health visitor, doctor, youth worker or the police.

Other numbers that you can call are:

• Police Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT): 0117 945 4320
• NSPCC 24 hour Helpline: 0800 800 5000
• NSPCC Asian Languages Helpline: 0808 800 5000

In an emergency (Fire/Ambulance/Police) call: 999/112

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Do you work with children?

If you work with children you have a special part to play in child protection.

Information about safeguarding children for professionals.

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City-wide teams and services in Bristol

Alongside the Area teams (listed above) there are a number of teams that provide more specific support to children and young people across the city.

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