Child protection

Child protection

There will be times when we have a legal responsibility to look after the welfare and protection of vulnerable children. This means that we will be involved in situations where they could be at risk of harm or abuse.  We have provided information to guide you on what to do if you are worried that a child is being abused, or are a professional working within child protection.

If you have concerns about a child please contact the Council's Child Protection Service.  The Child Protection Duty Team is based at Pullar House in Perth, Monday to Friday from 9 am until 5 pm.  The Duty Officer will be available to discuss concerns about the care and protection of any child in the local community.  Outwith these hours enquiries are dealt with by the Out of Hours Service which is based at Almondbank House, Perth.  The Duty Officer (for both locations) can be contacted on the following number: 01738 476768 (24 hours).

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