What to do if you are concerned

What to do if you are concerned

This page provides information on what to do if you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child.

It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure the safety and protection of children, including:

• Family members


• Friends and neighbours


• Members of the public


• Professionals

So if you are worried about the welfare of a child please do not hesitate to contact one of the following numbers in your area to talk to a trained member of staff:

Out of Hours Social work Standby
Tel: 0800 811 505

Dunoon Social Work Office
Ellis Lodge, Argyll Road, Dunoon PA23 8ES
Tel: 01369 707 300

Helensburgh Social Work Office
Lomond House, 29 Lomond St, Helensburgh G84 7PW
Tel: 01436 658 750

Islay Social Work Office
Kilarrow House, Bowmore, Isle of Islay PA43 74W
Tel: 01496 301 350

Mull Social Work Office
The Centre, Salen, Isle of Mull PA72 6JB
Tel: 01680 300 258

Mid Argyll Social Work Office
Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead PA31 8ST
Tel: 01546 602 177

Oban Social Work Office
Soroba House, Oban, Argyll PA34 4JA
Tel: 01631 563 068

Bute Social Work Office
Union Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0ND
Tel: 01700 501 300

Campbeltown Social Work Office
Old Quay Head, Campbeltown, PA26 6BA
Tel: 01586 552 659

Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration
Manse Brae, Lochgilphead,
Tel: 01546 606 937

Parentline Scotland
Tel: 0808 800 2222

Childline Scotland
Tel: 0800 1111

Police
Oban
Tel: 01631 510 500
Dunoon
Tel: 01369 702 222
Campbeltown
Tel: 01586 862 200
Helensburgh
Tel: 0141 552 3331