Safeguarding children

Find out how to raise concerns if a child is at risk of harm or you may know of a family who could benefit from additional support and help to better look after a child.

Professional workers with concerns

If you are a professional or a volunteer who comes into contact with children as part of your work, you have a statutory duty to safeguard children and report any allegations or concerns about their welfare or safety. 

Similarly, if you have identified a child or young person who could benefit from a service or needs help and support, you have a responsibility to pass this information on to the relevant agency.

Is the child at risk of immediate harm?  Contact the Police on 999 

You can complete a Multi-Agency Referral Form (MARF) here.

You can also speak to someone in the children's team on 0151 443 2600, selecting Option 1 and following these steps:

  • Press 1- MASH/Safeguarding/Urgent
  • Press 2 – Early Help/Support
  • Press 3 – General and open cases

All enquiries for Children’s OT should be directed to Adult Social Care on 0151 443 2600, Option 2 and press 2 again.

 

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