Safeguarding issues
Do you think you may have a safeguarding issue? Find out what you need to do.
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