Worried about a child?
If you have concerns that a child or young person is being abused or neglected, or that they may be at risk of harm, you should contact one of the following services.
To report a concern in office hours
The Children's Hub (Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees)
The Children's Hub provides information, advice and guidance on services and support for children, young people and families.
Telephone: 01642 130080
Email: childrenshub@hartlepool.gov.uk
To report a concern outside of office hours
Emergency Duty Team
The Emergency Duty Team provides an out-of-hours response to emergency situations involving child protection, child care, mental health and other adult care service matters.
Telephone: 01642 524552
In an emergency
In an emergency contact the Police on 999.
How we assess the need for help or protection
How to make a referral, the assessment process and the child protection procedures we follow.
Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSSCP)
The work to protect children and young people from abuse and neglect is overseen by the Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSSCP).
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