Reporting Concerns

If you or someone you know is being hurt or is very unsafe right now,

you should dial 999.

Please refer to the Threshold Tool before making a referral

If you have concerns about a professional or volunteer working with a child please contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

If you are unsure the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures will be able to help guide you.

Alternatively, you can contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000 or emailing help@NSPCC.org.uk

Worried about an adult?

Please visit the Safeguarding Adults Board website.

If you are concerned about abuse or neglect of an adult in Cornwall, please contact Cornwall Council’s Safeguarding Adults/Access Team

• Telephone: 0300 1234 131
• Out of hours telephone: 0300 1234 131- Option 1 (For emergencies only)

If you are concerned about abuse or neglect of an adult in Isles of Scilly, please contact Council of the Isles of Scilly Adult Social Care department

• Telephone 0300 1234 105 
• Out of hours telephone: 01720 422699

Related Guidance

• What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused.  Advice for practitioners
• Information sharing is vital to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.  Remember, Data Protection is not a barrier to information sharing.  See our Seven Minute briefing on Information Sharing here.
• Cornwall - MARU Masterclass
• Child Protection Conferences - leaflets for parents & carers and children & young people and further information including a video to support professionals invited to Child Protection Conferences are all available here.