Worried about a child
What do if you are worried about a child being hurt or abused.
If you're worried about any child and think they may be a victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty, you should speak to someone in authority about your concerns.
There are a number of organisations you can speak to but if you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999. You can also get advice and help from NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or get help via email on help@nspcc.org.uk.
You do not need to know everything about the child and what is happening just to be worried, or feel that everything is not right.
You can also contact your local children social care team to discuss your concerns on one of the following numbers:
- Access to Information and Services Team (in office hours): 0845 050 7666
- Emergency Duty Team (outside office hours): 0800 833 408
- Banbury Assessment Team: 01295 756517
- Oxford Assessment Team: 01865 323048
- Abingdon Assessment Team: 01235 549297
The social care team will always take your concerns seriously but due to confidentiality they will not be able to give you updates on any actions they have taken in relation to specific children.
