Everyone deserves to feel safe. If you or someone you know is at risk, support is availableโ€”both locally and through Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

If you need help, you can find advice and support quickly and discreetly using the links below.

Get support

๐Ÿ”น Concerned about an adult? Find advice and local support

๐Ÿ”น Concerned about a child? Find advice and local support or call:
๐Ÿ“ž NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
๐Ÿ“ž Childline (for children): 0800 1111

๐Ÿ”น Experiencing domestic abuse? Find help safely

๐Ÿ”น Worried about exploitation or modern slavery? Learn more

Support available in your area

Concerned about an adult?

If you’re worried about an adult’s safety, local safeguarding teams can help.

๐Ÿ”น Recognise the signs of neglect or abuse
๐Ÿ”น Speak to someone who can offer advice

๐Ÿ“Œ Local safeguarding contacts:

Concerned about a child?

If you think a child may be at risk, help is available.

๐Ÿ“ž NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
๐Ÿ“ž Childline (for children): 0800 1111

๐Ÿ“Œ Local safeguarding contacts:

Domestic abuse: Help is available

Domestic abuse can include emotional, financial, or online abuse, as well as physical harm.

๐Ÿ”น Find out how to get support safely
๐Ÿ”น Connect with local and national organisations that can help

๐Ÿ“Œ Local support services:

Modern slavery and exploitation

Modern slavery includes forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation.

๐Ÿ”น Recognise the signs
๐Ÿ”น Speak to someone who can help

๐Ÿ“Œ Local support services:

How Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust helps

As an NHS Trust, we are committed to safeguarding. We:

โœ”๏ธ Train our staff to recognise and respond to concerns
โœ”๏ธ Have dedicated safeguarding leads for adults and children
โœ”๏ธ Work closely with local safeguarding teams

๐Ÿ“Œ Our safeguarding commitment
As required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we have made a declaration on safeguarding children and young people. View it here.

Prevent: Safeguarding against radicalisation

Prevent is a component of the government’s counter terrorism strategy and focuses on stopping people from becoming terrorists. In the NHS, Prevent is aligned with adult safeguarding.

The Trust has a Prevent policy, identified Trust leads, and delivers training as part of adult safeguarding training. Additional training is provided for staff expected to act on Prevent concerns.