If you have immediate concerns about the safety of a child you should get in contact straight away, using the numbers below:
020 7641 4000 (9am to 5pm weekdays) Access to Children's Services Team
or
020 7641 2388 (outside of these times) - Emergency Duty Team
Afasic
Afasic is a parent-led charity aiming to raise awareness and improve services and provision for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
Afasic runs a free helpline for parents who have questions about SLCN or are worried about sppech, language or communication in their children. You can reach this by calling 0300 666 9410. The helpline is open Monday - Wednesday from 10.30am to 4.00pm.
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