Where do I report a concern about a child?

You must always disclose your concerns if you believe a child is being abused. To do nothing is not an option.

Speaking up can help that child get help as soon as possible.

To report your concerns to your local safeguarding team, please see below for the contact details:

Central Bedfordshire:

Phone: 0300 300 8585
Out of hours: 0300 300 8123
Website: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/11/children_and_young_people/112/child_protection_-_safeguarding_children_and_young_people

Luton:

Email: mash@luton.gov.uk
Phone: 01582 547653
Out of hours: 0300 300 8123
Website: https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Health_and_social_care/safeguarding/safeguarding_children/Pages/default.aspx

Milton Keynes:

Email: children@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Phone: 01908 253169 or 01908 253170
Out of hours: 01908 265545.
Website: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/childrens-social-care/worried-about-child

Bedford:

Phone: 01234 718700
Out of hours: 0300 300 8123
Website: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/children-and-families/safeguarding-children-harm-and-child-protection-0

Buckinghamshire:
Phone: 01296 383 962
Out of Hours: 0800 999 7677
Website: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/care-children-and-families/child-protection-and-safeguarding/

Date published: 15th September, 2023
Date last updated: 15th February, 2024