Safeguarding

Safeguarding is about protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect.

The Government believes that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility with key roles identified for local authorities, police and health in preventing, detecting, reporting and responding to abuse, neglect or exploitation. As part of our commitment, we have staff trained to address any concerns and work with the relevant statutory agencies.

Mid Devon District Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding boards

We support the work of the Devon Adult and Children Safeguarding Boards and are committed to keeping children and adults safe in our community.

The Boards have the responsibility for coordinating and scrutinising the effectiveness of services being delivered to children and young people and adults in need of care across Devon.

The Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership is made up of key organisations that work with children, young people and their families to deliver outcomes that make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Torbay and Devon Safeguarding Adults Partnership

Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership

Making referrals

Anyone can make a referral for children, young people or adults who might be at risk of abuse and in need of safeguarding.　

If you believe someone might be in immediate danger, call 999.

Adults

If you suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused, or you are being abused yourself and live within Devon Local Authority boundaries, please contact Devon County Council by calling Adult Social Care on 0345 1551 007 (Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm and Saturday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm).

Outside of the hours above or on bank holidays call the Emergency Duty Service on 0345 6000 388.

Alternatively, you can email: adultsc.safeguardingadultservices-mailbox@devon.gov.uk (Devon Safeguarding Adults Service).

Children

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or a young person in Devon, please complete the request for support online form.

If you think that the child is at risk of significant harm, contact Devon County Council's 'Front Door' directly by calling 0345 155 1071.

Counter Terrorism Policing also have a dedicated website if you have concerns about someone that might be vulnerable to radicalisation to share concerns - ACT Early.