Safeguarding
Richmondshire District Council recognises that all children and adults at risk have a right to protection from abuse and takes its responsibility seriously to safeguard and promote their welfare.
If you are concerned about a child or adult at risk, or you would like more information on what support is available, please refer to the following websites:
Useful contacts
North Yorkshire County Council Customer Relations Unit: 01609 780 780
Email: social.care@northyorks.gov.uk
Out of hours duty team: 01609 780 780 Email: edt@northyorks.gov.uk
Emergency: dial 999
The Partnership Information Sharing Form
The form gives professionals a safe and direct way to share information with North Yorkshire Police. Information shared on the form could include a variety of instances, such as:
- Information about a concerning incident
- Suspicious activity
- An unusual exchange between two or more people
- Something that makes a professional uncomfortable
Services available to help stay safe during COVID-19
- A dedicated coronavirus page has been set up by the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership
- A range of information is available from IDAS (the Independent Domestic Abuse Service)
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mountain Healthcare is still operating and providing Sexual Assault Referral Services
- North Yorkshire Police's safer online campaign
Contact details