Report a concern about a child or young person

Mr Hucknall is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Mrs Kirby, Ms Dixon and Mr Playford are the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) and can be contacted on 01384 813640.

If you are concerned about a child or young person please call the telephone numbers below.

  • During office hours call the children’s services service on 0300 555 0050 selecting option 4 (9:00 – 5:00 Mon-Fri).
  • Out of office hours contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0300 555 8574.
  • In an emergency call 999.

If you contact Dudley safeguarding you will speak to a professional who will listen to your concerns. They may take a few details and might need to contact you again but your concern will be dealt with quickly and appropriately.

You do not need to provide your name or give contact details if you do not wish to do so. Anonymous calls will not be ignored.

If you are not happy with the service you receive please contact children’s services corporate complaints by emailing complaints.socialcare@dudley.gov.uk or call 0300 5552345.

Alternatively you can contact the NSPCC on 0800 800 5000 or email  them by visiting their website https://www.nspcc.org.uk/