Raising a safeguarding concern

Independent Lives take safeguarding seriously. We maintain extensive safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly train our staff to manage safeguarding. On this page you will find some information on what to do if you are concerned about someones safety.

Raising a concern about an adult or child

If you have concerns about an adults or child’s safety or wellbeing you can report them using the safeguarding links below.

If someone is in immediate danger call 999

West Sussex

For adults

Please phone 01243 642121 or click the button below.

For children

Please phone 01403 229900 or click the button below.

East Sussex

For adults

Please phone 03456 080191 or click the button below.

For children

Please phone 01323 464222 or click the button below.

Croydon

For adults

Please phone 02087 266500 or click the button below.

For children

Please phone 02082 552888 or click the button below.

Useful information

There's a range of useful information online if you would like to find out more about safeguarding. Please use the links below to learn more.

Mind

Mind is a mental health charity provide information, guidance and support across the UK.

Relate

Relate offers counselling services for every type of relationship across England, Wales and Scotland.

Women's aid

Women's Aid provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.

NSPCC

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is a British child protection charity.

Mankind Initiative

The Mankind Initiative is the principal, expert and specialist charity in the UK focussing on male victims of domestic abuse.