Child protection
Worried about a child’s safety?
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact someone straight away. Even small concerns can help protect a child.
You can contact:
- your local social work office
- Police Scotland
- the child’s school or nursery
If you have concerns, do not wait - act now.
You can watch a short YouTube film that explains the types of concerns you should look out for:
For more information, visit the South Lanarkshire Child Protection website.
You can also download the South Lanarkshire Public Protection Strategy 2025-2028.