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Worried about an adult?

A number of ways you can report abuse are detailed below.

Complete the online referral form:

Multi-agency safeguarding adults online referral form

If the adult is in immediate danger, in need of medical attention or if a crime has been committed, contact the Emergency Services (police and/or ambulance service).

To get further advice or information contact:

Worried about a child?

If you think that a child is in immediate danger, please ring 999 and speak to the police.

​If you suspect that any child or young person is being abused or neglected, or you are otherwise concerned about their welfare or well-being, please get in touch with Children and Families Contact Swindon​ immediately.

Request for help and support form

  • Tel: 01793 464646 (8.30am to 4.40pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday)
  • The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) is available outside office hours on 01793 436699
  • Email: contactchildrenandfamilies@swindon.gov.uk

If you are a victim of domestic abuse

Help is available 24/7:

  • Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service 24-hour helpline: 01793 610610
  • Website: swadomesticabuse.org

Dial 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergency enquiries.

If you are in danger but cannot talk on the phone follow these instructions depending on whether you're calling from a mobile or a landline.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis

Or supporting someone in crisis:

  • Call the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust crisis line: 0800 953 1919


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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership

Children and adults do not die in the arms of professionals.

Tragedy comes in the gap between them. As long as we see partnerships as an "add on" to the day job, this will continue to be the case.

We need to strengthen partnerships by putting both children and adults at the centre of good practice.

Swindon Safeguarding Partnership came into effect in July 2019 to oversee the new Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements for children and adults at risk (Working Together 2023 & Care Act 2014).

These arrangements are led by Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Executives who make up the three statutory partners:

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) 

  • Clare Deards, Corporate Director Integrated Adult Social Care (DASS)
  • Lisa Arthey, Corporate Director for Children

Wiltshire Police 

  • Assistant Chief Constable, Mark Cooper

BaNES, Swindon & Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) 

  • Gill May, Chief Nurse – Partnership Chair

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