Safeguarding

Information on safeguarding

Lancashire County Council is responsible for adult and children's social care in the Preston district. Its social care services include:

• safeguarding children
• safeguarding adults
• social workers
• help at home
• financial support
• emergencies
• help for people who care for someone
• unable to live at home

If you are concerned about the safety of a child or adult:

Where there is a serious and immediate threat to a child or adult please call 999. 

• Children's social care: 0300 123 6720 or out of hours 0300 123 6722.
• Adult social care: 0300 123 6721

For more information on social care in Preston please visit Lancashire County Council health and social care web page.

Lancashire County Council - Health and social care