Safeguarding reporting for the public
If you believe that a child or adult may be a victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty call:
- Children's safeguarding - 01522 782111 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
- Adults safeguarding - 01522 782155 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
- or 01522 782333 (outside office hours)
You do not need to know everything about the situation. You may just be worried or feel that something is not right.
If you believe that a crime has been committed and there is an immediate risk of danger, call the police on 999 or 112.
If there is no immediate danger, call the police on 101.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment and have pre-registered with the Relay UK emergency SMS service. You can use the Police textphone service 18000 or text them on 999. If you are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can call 999 BSL to use a remote BSL interpreter.
If you have a concern about domestic abuse, call EDAN Lincs on 01522 510041.
To find out about advocacy, visit the Connect to Support Lincolnshire website here.
Child sexual exploitation
A confidential 24-hour helpline is available for children and young people who are worried they are in an exploitative situation.
Call or text free on 116 000 or visit the #SaySomething website here.