Abuse and neglect

Adults at risk

Call the Emergency Duty Team on 0151 677 6557 to report abuse, neglect, or an adult at risk if it is past 5pm Monday to Friday, or it is a weekend or bank holiday. If services are required urgently, a social care professional can provide a temporary service without a needs assessment.

Children at risk

If a child or young person is at risk of harm or abuse, please report it to the Wirral Integrated Front Door team. You can call them on 0151 606 2008 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or 0151 677 6557 outside of those hours.

Page last reviewed: 28 January 2026