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 the MASH Team
For Torbay call 01803 208100 (out of hours 0300 4564 876) or email Torbay Safeguarding Hub

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

Community services in Devon