Home » Report a Concern

Report a Concern

Worried about yourself, a friend or a child or young person you know?

For children living in the Hampshire Local Authority Area, the Interagency Referral Form should be used when making a referral. The Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and Children’s Trust Thresholds Chart can help you to identify the risks and types of services a family may need.

You do not need to know everything about the child before contacting Children’s Services. If you are concerned, it is important that you talk to someone about this.

More information on how to make a referral can be found on the HIPS procedures website.

In an emergency, call 999.

Hampshire Children’s Services

Public phone number: 0300 555 1384

Professionals should complete the online Interagency Referral Form. For urgent Child protection enquiries, professionals can phone: 01329 225379. The FAQ section includes detailed information regarding the Children’s Reception Team (CRT) and the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

Concerned about someone working with children?

If you have a concern about a member of staff working with children (in either a paid or voluntary capacity), contact the Local Area Designated Officer (LADO) on 01962 876364

Services for Children

For further information on all services for children, young people and their families in Hampshire please see the Family Information and Services Hub: https://fish.hants.gov.uk

Other Local Authority Contacts

Hampshire Adult Services

Phone: 0300 555 1386

Isle of Wight Children’s Services

Public: 0300 300 0117

Professionals should complete the online interagency referral form. For urgent Child protection enquiries, Professionals can phone: 0300 300 0901.

Isle of Wight Adult Services

Phone: 01983 814980

Southampton Children’s Services

Phone: 023 8083 3336

Email: mash@southampton.gov.uk

Out of Hours (5:00pm – 8:30am): 023 8023 3344