Safeguarding Referral Tool
Local Children's Services Contact Finder
Enter any postcode to find the right MASH or children's services referral contact for that area โ England, Wales, and Scotland.
Child in immediate danger?
Always call 999 first if a child is at risk of harm right now.
Any UK postcode โ we'll identify the local authority and show the right contacts.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter the postcode of the child's address โ not your own โ so you reach the right authority.
- 2We identify the local authority responsible for child safeguarding at that address.
- 3Call the MASH / children's services number shown, or follow the link to their official referral page.
Important: Contact numbers can change. Where we display a phone number, it was verified from official council sources. Always use the official council website link to confirm the latest details before calling.