What is Child Protection?
- Child protection means protecting a child from child abuse or neglect.
- Abuse or neglect need not have taken place; it is sufficient for a risk assessment to have identified a likelihood or significant risk of harm from abuse or neglect.
(National Guidance for Child Protection Scotland 2014)
If you are concerned about a child’s wellbeing in North Ayrshire, you can contact the following services:
- During office hours: Call 01294 310300 Monday to Thursday from 9 AM to 4:45 PM and Friday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Out of office hours or on public holidays: Call 0800 328 7758
- If the child is in immediate danger: Call 999 and ask for the police
- For non-emergencies: Call Police Scotland on 101
