When you 
suspect a child is being abused.
* If you suspect a child is being abused or badly treated contact the police or Children and Families Social Care Direct on tel 0131 2002327.
* If you are a child or young person and you need to talk to someone, contact Childline on 0800 1111.
For more information on available services contact
Children and Families Social Care Direct.
Child Protection Team
Social Care Direct,
Chesser House,
500 Gorgie Road,
Edinburgh
EH11 3YJ
Telephone: 0800 1111 (Childline)
Telephone: 0131 200 2324 (Social Care Direct)
Telephone: 0800 731 6969 (Emergency Social Work Service)
E-mail:
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Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm
Emergency Social Work Service is open outside of office hours Monday-Thursday: 4.45pm - 8.45am next day
Weekends: 3.45pm Friday - 8.45am Monday
Public Holidays 24 hour cover
