Child protection

Report a concern

If you are worried that a child is at immediate risk of harm, phone the Police on 999 without delay.

If you are concerned that a child may be at risk from abuse or neglect, you can report this to us.

During normal working hours

During normal working hours (9am to 5pm), contact the Social Work office for the area or email PLAdmin@highland.gov.uk.

During evenings, weekends and public holidays

If you need to contact us out of hours (evenings, weekends or public holidays), you should contact our emergency social work services.

Further information

For further information about Child Protection, visit the Highland Child Protection Committee.

Page last modified: 5 February 2026

Fiona Duncan - Chief Officer Health and Social Care

Fiona Duncan

Chief Officer Health and Social Care

Practice Leads Administration

Emergency social work

Contact the emergency social work team on evenings, weekends and public holidays if there is an urgent issue

Telephone: 0808 175 3646