Child Protection

If you are a child or young person and you need to talk to someone, contact Childline on 0800 1111.

If you suspect a child is being abused or badly treated contact the police or your local Child and Family Centre. For more information see the Protecting Children section.

For more information on assessment and available services contact Social Care Direct or your nearest Social Work Centre.

Contact details
Child protection
Social Care Direct, Chesser House, 500 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh
EH11 3YJ
Telephone: 0800 1111 (Childline)
Telephone: 0131 200 2324 (Social Care Direct)
Telephone: 0800 731 6969 (Emergency Social Work Service)
Opening Hours: 
Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm
Emergency Social Work Service is open outside of office hours Monday-Thursday: 4.45pm - 8.45am next day
Weekends: 3.45pm Friday - 8.45am Monday
Public Holidays 24 hour cover

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