We all have a duty to protect children, whether we are professionals or private individuals. If you think a child is being or is at risk of being abused or neglected, speak to:

• the Children's Wellbeing assessment team by calling 01875 824 309 (Mon - Thu 9am-5pm and Fri 9am-4pm)
• the Emergency Social Care Service by calling 0800 731 6969 (freephone) at any time outside normal office hours
• the Police by calling 101 or in an emergency 999
• a member of staff at the childs school
• any Health professional

General enquiries to the Children's Wellbeing assessment team can be made via cfdutyteam@eastlothian.gov.uk

A copy of the current Inter-agency Child Protection Procedures for Edinburgh and the Lothian's can be found on the right hand side of this page.

We all have a duty to protect children, whether we are professionals or private individuals. If you think a child is being or is at risk of being abused or neglected, speak to:

• the Children's Services duty team by calling 0131 271 3413 (Mon - Thu 9am-5pm and Fri 9am-4pm)
• the Emergency Social Care Service by calling 0800 731 6969 (freephone) at any time outside normal office hours
• the Police by calling 101 or in an emergency 999
• a member of staff at the child's school
• any Health professional

General enquiries to the Children's Services duty team can be made via cfreferrals@midlothian.gov.uk

A copy of the current Inter-agency Child Protection Procedures for Edinburgh and the Lothian's can be found on the right hand side of this page.