What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding means keeping children safe from harm and helping them grow up healthy and happy.
Working with our local councils, we (emh) must:
- Protect children from being hurt
- Make sure they get proper care
- Help them have the best start in life
If you have concerns about a child or young person living in your community, contact us here: General enquiries.
What do I do if...
Tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, social worker). Call 999 if you are in danger.
Tell a trusted adult or call Childline on 0800 1111.
Say “No” if you can. Tell a trusted adult. Call 999 if you feel unsafe.
What is abuse?
Abuse is when someone hurts you or treats you badly. It is always wrong.
- Physical (hitting, kicking)
- Emotional (making you feel scared or sad)
- Sexual (touching you when you don’t want it)
- Neglect (not giving you food, clothes, or care)
- Financial (taking your money)
- Bullying or cyberbullying
- Police: 999 (emergency)
- Childline: 0800 1111
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
- If you are an emh customer contact us here: General enquiries.
- An adult will listen and make sure you are safe.
- They may speak to other people who can help, like teachers or social workers.
- They will make a plan to stop the abuse and keep you safe.
- You will be supported and not left alone with the problem.