Someone is in immediate danger

Call the emergency number now. The services below can help afterwards, or if you are unsure whether it is an emergency.

If a child is in danger now, call emergency services in the United Kingdom.
Checked 30 October 2026 against an official source.

999 or 112

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Call 999 or 112

For any situation where a child is in danger now or someone is seriously hurt. 999 is the UK emergency number; 112 also works.

Want to report something rather than ask for help? See Report a Concern.