Emergency help

If you or someone you care for is in immediate danger call 999. If the crisis is not life threatening, call NHS 24 on their 24hour phone line 111. You may also find these other helplines useful as well as speaking with your GP.

Worried about a child or young person?

For urgent safeguarding concerns, contact your local Social Work Department:

• Edinburgh Social Care Direct: 0131 200 2324

• Midlothian Social Work (Children & Families): 0131 271 6674

• East Lothian Children’s Wellbeing: 01875 824 309

• West Lothian Social Work (Livingston): 01506 284 440

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999.

You’re not alone in navigating this—there are dedicated teams ready to respond quickly and help keep young people safe.

GETTING PROFESSIONAL HELP

It can be difficult to know when and how to get help. It might be helpful to speak to someone you trust first for example a teacher, school nurse, mental health lead or a parent/carer.