Reporting Concerns
See the Referrals Procedure for more information on how to make a referral.
If you are concerned about a child's welfare or worried they are being abused, you can make a referral to Children's Social Care. Please see below for the contact details for Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole:
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Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole – Children's First Response Hub: In an emergency, or out of hours contact: |
01202 123334 |
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Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Out of Hours Service: 01202 738256 Police non-emergency: 101 Police Emergency: 999 |
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Dorset – Family Support and Advice Line: In an emergency, or out of hours contact: |
01305 228558 (including out of hours) |
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01305 228558 Police non-emergency: 101 Police Emergency: 999 |
Last Updated: May 14, 2025
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