Child and adult protection

Here you can find information and advice about the support and services available in Devon to protect children and adults. 

If you are concerned about a child or young person:

• For Devon call 0345 155 1071 (out of hours 0845 6000 388) or email mashsecure@devon.gcsx.gov.uk
• For Torbay call 01803 208100  (out of hours 0300 4564 876)  or email torbay.safeguardinghub@torbay.gov.uk
  
  

If you think a vulnerable adult is being abused in any way, tell someone. You can speak in confidence to one of the Safeguarding Adults teams. 

• For Devon contact Care Direct on 0345 1551 007 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays) or email csc.caredirect@devon.gov.uk 
  
  If an emergency situation happens outside these hours or on a Bank Holiday contact the Emergency Duty Service on 0345 6000 388.
  
  
• For Torbay call 01803 219700 or email Safeguarding Adults

If you have a problem that needs immediate action phone 999

If you want to contact the police but don’t think the issue requires immediate action call 101