Safeguarding issues

Do you think you may have a safeguarding issue? Find out what you need to do.
Nurse talking to a patient

If you suspect someone is being physically, sexually, financially or psychologically abused:

For Adults

the Council’s Safeguarding Adults Team on 0191 561 8936 or 0191 561 8934 

8.30am - 5.15pm  Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.45 Friday

For concerns out of hours, weekends and Bank holidays:

Duty Social Worker on 0191 520 5550.

For children or a young person

 Sunderland Together for Children  on 0191 520 5560

If you think someone is in immediate danger or has a medical emergency, call 999.

Downloads

See the Sunderland Safeguarding Information leaflet - find out what you can do if you have any concerns about a child or an adult. 

Sunderland Safeguarding Information leaflet