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This section contains important information for parents and carers regarding a number of isues relating to safeguarding children in the Barnsley area.

PLEASE NOTE THIS WEBSITE CANNOT BE USED TO MAKE A REFERRAL, IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE WELFARE OR SAFETY OF A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON, PLEASE RING 01226-775656 (DURING OFFICE HOURS) ,CONTACT YOUR AREA SOCIAL WORK OFFICE OR OUT OF OFFICE HOURS, THE EMERGENCY DUTY SOCIAL WORK TEAM  ON THE NUMBERS BELOW.  IF YOU FEEL THAT THE THE CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON NEEDS URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION OR IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER DIAL 999 FOR THE POLICE OR AMBULANCE SERVICES .

Children and Families

If you are concerned about a child you should contact the Assessment Team that covers the area in which the child lives. A Social Worker will be available at these teams from 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45am to 4.30pm Fridays. If you have a concern out of these hours you should contact the Emergency Duty Team.

Assessment East
Brierley Hall,
Covering the East of the borough
(Cudworth, Brierley, Shafton, Royston, Grimethorpe, Thurnscoe, Goldthorpe, Bolton-on-Dearne, Wombwell, Darfield, Monk Bretton, Lundwood and St. Helens).
Tel: (01226) 775131

Children in Need West Team
Hoyland Town Hall
Tel: (01226) 775441
Hoyland East/West, Penistone East/West, Dodworth.

Children in Need North East Team
Brierley Town Hall
Tel: (01226) 775930

Cudworth, Brierley, Royston, Grimethorpe, Shafton, Monk Bretton, Lundwood, St. Helens.

Disabled Children’s Team
Lundwood Health Centre
Littleworth Lane
Lundwood
Barnsley
S71 5RG
Tel: (01226) 298508

 

Assessment West
Wellington House,
Covering the West of the borough (Worsbrough, Hoyland, Darton, Dodworth, Penistone and the Town Centre).
Tel: (01226) 772423

Children in Need Central Team
Worsbrough Lift Building
Tel: (01226) 648020
Park, South West, Worsbrough, Central, Dodworth, Darton, Town Centre.

Children in Need South East Team
Goldthorpe Lift Building
Tel: 01709 886201

Dearne South, Thurnscoe, Goldthorpe, Wombwell, Darfield.

Emergency Duty Team
Opening Times:
Mon – Fri 5pm until 8.45am
Sat – 24hrs
Sun - 24hrs
Tel: 0844 9841800

To view Children Protection Procedures 

 

Last modified on 18/8/2008

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