Emergency social work service

Contact the emergency social work service

We provide a limited social work service to help with urgent social problems as follows:

  • serious child protection and welfare concerns
  • if urgent help is needed to prevent family breakdown
  • if older people are at risk
  • if people with learning disability, mental health problems or physical disabilities are in need of urgent assistance

Assessment visits may be made if needed but the most urgent cases will be prioritised.

Our availability

  • Weekdays: 5pm - 9am
  • Weekends and public holidays: 24 hours

How to contact us

Page last modified: 20 August 2025