They can't tell anyone. But you can. - National Child Protection Line

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He can't tell anyone his mum's too drunk to look after him. But you can.

We all have a responsibility to protect children and young people from harm.

If you’re worried about the safety or welfare of a child or young person, call the National Child Protection Line and speak to one of our experienced operators.

It could be nothing at all – there’s no harm in making sure.

What can you do? Further information on what to do if you’re worried and what happens when you call the National Child Protection Line.
Children’s stories Read how the lives of children all over Scotland have been changed for the better because someone decided to act on their concerns.
Confidentiality You don’t have to reveal your personal details but doing so could help. For more on how we’ll treat the information you give us, read our section on what you can do.