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NSPCC child protection specialist on a dedicated Helplines call.

NSPCC dedicated helplines

We have dedicated helplines that offer advice on specific issues like female genital mutilation (FGM), gangs, radicalisation, and whistleblowing.

Important notice

On Wednesday 3 May, our IT systems are undergoing essential maintenance work. The NSPCC Helpline will be open between 12pm - 4pm.

You'll still be able to contact us if you’re worried about a child by emailing [email protected] You may experience a longer wait while we prioritise the most urgent queries. If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 straight away.

If you think a child may need help, now's the time to contact us

You can contact our dedicated helplines to get advice and support on sex and relationships education, abuse in education, FGM, footballers who have been sexually abused, gangs, radicalisation, and whistleblowing

For more general concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, visit our NSPCC Helpline page. We also have advice about spotting the signs of abuse.

Our dedicated helplines

This is our dedicated helpline offering advice, information, and support to anyone concerned that a child's welfare is at risk due to FGM.

Call 0800 028 3550 or email [email protected].

This is our dedicated helpline offering advice and support to anyone who's experienced sexual abuse as a young footballer.

Call 0800 023 2642.

You can speak to us if you're worried a child or young person is involved in or at risk from gangs.

Due to an increase in demand across our services, our voice Helpline is currently operating between the hours of 10am–4pm Monday to Friday. However, you can email [email protected] at any time. It’s free and you don’t have to say who you are. If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 straight away.

If you're worried about radicalisation, don't wait until you're certain.

Due to an increase in demand across our services, our voice Helpline is currently operating between the hours of 10am–4pm Monday to Friday. However, you can email [email protected] at any time. It’s free and you don’t have to say who you are. If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 straight away.

We're working with the Department for Education to provide a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance.

Call 0800 136 663 or email [email protected].

We’ve created a dedicated helpline for secondary school educators to seek advice and guidance on teaching sex and relationships education, how to respond to safeguarding concerns, and answer questions or concerns from students or parents.

Call 0800 389 5347.

The Whistleblowing Advice Line offers free advice and support to professionals with concerns about how child protection issues are being handled in their own or another organisation.

Call 0800 028 0285 or email [email protected].

Other organisations' dedicated helplines

These dedicated helplines have been established in partnership with organisations as part of their general child protection procedures.

This dedicated helpline can provide advice, support, and information to callers from the Falklands Islands.

Call 28888.

This dedicated helpline forms part of the FA's Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures.

We can assist professionals, parents and carers, and the public, to report concerns for children who may be at risk due to football-related activity.

Call 0808 800 5000.