Report a Safeguarding Concern

Firstly, if the person requires immediate medical attention, or if they are at risk of immediate harm or danger, then call the emergency services for the police or ambulance (999 or 112) immediately.

If you have a concern about someone else remember: It is not your responsibility to investigate a concern or allegation, or to decide whether someone is being abused. It is your responsibility to pass the information you have on to the appropriate person or organisation.

Complete the Reporting Concerns Form below with as much detail as you know within 24 hours (or as soon as possible) and submit to the Paddle UK Safeguarding Team. Paddle UK's Designated Safeguarding Lead is Joy Johnson. Alternatively, you can contact the team at:

1. 0115 8655354 or

If calling out of office hours, leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible the next working day.

If there is an urgent concern and the Safeguarding Officer is unavailable refer immediately to Children's Social Care, Adult's Social Care or the Police.

Ensure confidentiality at all times and share information only with the appropriate people and on a ‘need to know' basis.

Ensure you keep a record of your concern and how you reported it. Try to include:

1. The date
2. The time
3. The place
4. What happened, and
5. The name of anyone who may have seen what happened and who you reported it to and when. Try to note as much detail as you remember.

Online Reporting Concerns Form

Please complete the form below with as much detail as possible. If you would prefer a printable version instead please use the link below the online form to download a Word version to complete.

Printable Online Reporting Concerns Form