Report a safeguarding concern

Adults

If you are concerned that an adult is experiencing abuse or neglect, contact Adult Social Care:

• Phone: 0345 60 80 191 (open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week)
• Report a safeguarding concern online | Adults Portal
• Other ways to contact Adult Social Care and Health

If it is an emergency, call 999.

You can also contact the police on 101 if it is not an emergency.

Out-of-hours (emergency) support

If an adult needs urgent help on a weekend or out of hours:

Phone: 0345 60 80 191 and select menu option 2

Children and young people

If you are worried about a child or teenager, contact Single Point of Advice (SPOA):

• Phone: 01323 464 222
• Report a concern about a child or a teenager

Open Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

If child is in danger or has been left alone, phone the police on 999.

Professional referrals - children

Professionals should follow the guidance on contacting the Single Point of Advice | East Sussex County Council.

Guidance for professionals

Concerns about employees or volunteers

If you are concerned about someone who works or volunteers with children or adults, follow this guidance:

Managing allegations against people in positions of trust [72.0 KB] [docx]

What to report as a safeguarding concern

For guidance on signs and indicators of abuse and neglect, read:

Safeguarding adults thresholds guidance