Who do you contact if you think a toddler is being left alone on a regular basis?

Question

I need a contact number or website in Northern Ireland.

Answer 1

Hi there. I'm from Northern Ireland too. If you look in the white or yellow pages under 'health' you will find the different health Trusts. There are family and childcare teams in most areas. The option is there to remain anonymous or to share your details...if you choose the latter don't worry, everything you share is treated in strict confidence.
It may be this particular child is already known to Social services. Regardless of the situation, someone will look into your concerns.
If you have grave concerns or know the child is alone, then please contact the police.
Hope this is of some help.

Answer 2

The law does not specify an age when a child can be left at home alone. However, parents commit an offence if leaving the child at home alone puts him or her at risk.

If you think the child is being left alone at home on a regular basis and maybe at risk (can the child deal with an emergency ? , then it is a priority to contact the Police.

Be specific about your concerns, if you can recall dates and times, express this to the Police. The Police have a Child Protection Unit, they have a duty to investigate as this is a Child Protection Issue.

If you are in doubt, contact the Children's Legal Centre.

The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. The Children's Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK.

Child Law Advice Line: 0845 120 2948
(advice for parents on legal issues, e.g. contact and residence).

Lines open Mon-Fri 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.

Calls can cost up to 4 pence per minute peak rate, networks and mobile charges may vary.


E-mail: [e-mail]

Answer 3

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000
If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999

If you're worried about a child's safety or welfare or if you need help or advice, ring our helpline on 0808 800 5000.



Cymru/Wales Child Protection Helpline: 0808 1002524

Asian Helpline service in English: 0800 096 7719

Bengali/ Sylehti: 0800 096 7714

Gujarati: 0800 096 7715

Hindi Service: 0800 096 7716

Punjabi service: 0800 096 7717

Urdu Service: 0800 096 7718

Textphone: 0800 056 0566

Bilingual textphone in Welsh and English: 0808 100 1033



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Answer 4

If the child is being left alone on a regular basis, then the police should be involved. Or I found this number- 0800-1111. It is for Child Line. An organization to report abuse of a child. Good Luck!

Answer 5

Child Protective Services.

Answer 6

If you worried about a child? Call the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or telephone the Police

Answer 7

Do you have Social Services Departments run by the Local Authority (County Council) as we do in England?

If so, phone the local office and ask to speak to the Duty Officer; you do not have to give your name, just voice your concerns. The Child Protection Team usually investigates all such referrals here.

Answer 8

U need to contact the social services dept in the childs area, or even the police dept if the situation needs attention ASAP. Search the # on google.com

Answer 9

Contact the police

Answer 10

Cops/ Police