This section is from the Leeds City Council website and has information if you have a child protection concern about a child or family living in Leeds or vulnerable adults.
The following information is from Leeds City Council
CHILD PROTECTION ISSUES:
If you have a child protection concern about a child or family living in Leeds, phone Children and Young People's Social Care on 0113 222 4403. If you need to contact them out of normal office hours, contact the Social Care Emergency Duty team on 0113 240 9536.
If you feel urgent action is needed, contact the emergency services on 999.
If you need to report a crime, but it is not an emergency, phone the police on 0845 60 60 60.
SAFEGUARDING ADULTS:
We all have the right to live our lives free from abuse. Adult abuse doesn’t only happen to frail, older people – it can happen to anyone over 18 who is unable to protect themselves from harm.
Staff on any of the following telephone numbers will be pleased to help you. If you’re not sure the best number to ring, call Leeds Social Care’s contact line: 0113 222 4401.
- If immediate action is needed, contact the emergency services on 999
- If you need to report a crime but it is not an emergency, telephone the police on 0845 60 60 60
- If you are worried about contacting the police you can talk things over with staff at Leeds Social Care first, on 0113 222 4401.
- For further advice, contact Leeds Safeguarding Adults Unit on 0113 224 3511