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Local Support

Safeguarding Adults and Children in Shropshire

National Helplines for Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership

Visit the Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership website

First Point of Contact

If you have immediate concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing:

Telephone: 0345 678 9021

First Point of Contact for Adult Social Care

First Point of Contact for Adult Social Care, for anyone who needs help with personal care (washing, dressing, meals). Means tested.

Telephone: 0345 678 9044

National Support

NSPCC

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Visit the NSPCC website

Childline

Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

Visit the Childline website

Contact: For families with disabled children

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

Visit the Contact website

Dyspraxia Foundation

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

Visit the Dyspraxia Foundation website

Cleft Lip and Palate Association

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

Visit the Cleft Lip and Palate Association website

Change4Life

Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.

Visit the Change4Life website