Social Care (Child and Adult)
Are you worried an adult or child may be at risk of abuse or neglect?
Safeguarding concern about a child:
Report a concern about a child: When to report a concern | Essex County Council
Phone
0345 603 7627
Safeguarding concern about an adult:
Reporting a concern about an adult | Essex County Council
Phone
0345 603 7630
Website
www.essex.gov.ukEssex Compass
Are you concerned about domestic abuse ?
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 8am to 8 pm, Weekends 8 am to 1 pm
Phone
0330 333 7444
Website
www.essexcompass.org.ukNext Chapter
Next Chapter is a domestic abuse charity working across the areas of Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford. They provide free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced domestic abuse.
Phone
01206 500585 Option 2
0330 333 7444
Website
www.thenextchapter.org.uk
Email
info@thenextchapter.org.ukWomen’s Aid
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.
Phone
0808 200 0247
Website
www.womensaid.org.uk
Email
helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Note: Women’s Aid will respond to your email within 5 working days. When you email the helpline it’s very important that you specify when and if it is safe to respond and to which email address. Your safety is the main concern.Safer Places
Safer Places is an independent charity which provides a comprehensive range of services to adults and children affected by all forms of domestic abuse.
Phone
03301 025811
Website
www.saferplaces.co.uk
Email
info@saferplaces.co.ukMankind
Mankind aims to ensure all male victims of domestic abuse (and their children) are supported to enable them to escape from the situation they are in. They are gender inclusive, meaning they want all female victims (and their children) to escape too.
Phone
01823 334244
Website
www.mankind.org.uk
Abuse
Page published: 5 December 2024
Last updated: 25 February 2026