This page includes a list of services by area (Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Berkshire) that you may need to contact. You could need to contact these services for advice or support with issues that may not meet safeguarding thresholds.
You may wish to give this leaflet to a survivor of abuse.
Buckinghamshire
Children's services
Buckinghamshire Council – First Response Team Children
For any concerns about a child, including foster placements, notification of offenders in area, etc. you can make a referral to Buckinghamshire Council’s First Response Team by completing a Raise a Concern Online Form.
Call: 01296 383962 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
If you need an urgent response outside of these hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0800 999 7677.
Email: secure-cypfirstresponse@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Adult services
First Response & Short-Term Intervention
Call: 01296 383204 or email: ascfirstresponse@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Please use the report abuse of an adult form Submit a Safeguarding Concern for less urgent concerns only or call the First Response Team on 0800 137 915. Outside of working hours, call the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0800 999 7677. If you feel the person is in immediate danger, call 999.
Mental Health Crisis Teams
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire NHS
Call 111 for the 24/7 Mental Health Helpline if you need urgent mental health support in Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire. This service is available to people of all ages. See also, https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/support-advice/what-to-do-in-an-emergency/
Milton Keynes
Children's services
Call 01908 253169 or 253170 or email children@milton-keynes.gov.uk Complete the Multi Agency Referral Form (MARF). Outside these hours contact the Emergency Social Work team on 01908 265545. If you are a professional, please complete the online Multi-Agency Referral Form on the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) page. Give as much information as you can about the child and the family including any names, addresses, ages and gender as well as your concerns.
Adult services
Call 01908 253772 or email Access.Team@Milton-Keynes.gov.uk
Request / refer for help from Adult Social Care.
Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:00pm, Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ
Out of Hours contact the Adult Social Care Out of Hours and Bank Holidays on 01908 725005, this operates 5:00pm - 08:45am Monday-Friday Weekends and Bank holidays.
Mental Health Crisis Teams
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire NHS
Call 111 for the 24/7 Mental Health Helpline if you need urgent mental health support in Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire. This service is available to people of all ages. See also, https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/support-advice/what-to-do-in-an-emergency/
Oxfordshire
Children's services
Locality & Community Support Service
https://www.oscb.org.uk/practitioners-volunteers/locality-and-community-support-service-early-help/
Phone: 0345 050 7666 (MASH)
Emergency Duty Team (out of hours): 0800 833 408
If you have emerging concerns for a child that do not require an immediate safeguarding response and wish to complete a No Names Consultation.
LCSS North: 0345 2412703
LCSS Central: 0345 2412705
LCSS South: 0345 2412608
Adult services
See https://www.osab.co.uk/
Phone: 01865 328232
Emergency Duty Team (out of hours): 0800 833 408
Mental Health Crisis Teams
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire NHS
Call 111 for the 24/7 Mental Health Helpline if you need urgent mental health support in Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire. This service is available to people of all ages. See also, https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/support-advice/what-to-do-in-an-emergency/
Berkshire
Children's services
West Berkshire Childrens Services
Council Offices Market Street
Newbury
01635 503090
Out of Hours 01344 351 999
Reading Brighter Futures for Children
Civic Offices
Bridge Street
Reading
01189 383641
Out of Hours 01344 351999
Windsor and Maidenhead Single point access Childrens social care services
01628 683150
Early Help Service 01628 683150 option 1
Out of Hours 01344 351999
Bracknell Forest Childrens services
01344 352005
Out of Hours 01344 351999
Wokingham Children’s Services
01189 0880002
Out of Hours 01344 351999
Adult services
West Berkshire Adult Services
West Street House
West Street
Newbury
01635 503050
Out of Hours 01344 351 999
Reading Adult Social Care Services
Reading Borough Council
Bridge Street
Reading
01189 37 3747
Out of Hours 01344 351999
Windsor and Maidenhead
Town Hall,
St Ives Road,
Maidenhead,
SL6 1RF
01628 683744 during office working hours
01344 786543 outside office working hours
Bracknell Forest
Time Square
Market Street
Bracknell
01344 352000
Out of Hours 01344 351999
Wokingham Adult Social Care
Wokingham Borough Council
Shute End
Wokingham
RG40 1BN
01189 746371
Out of Hours 01344 351999
Mental Health Crisis Teams
Berkshire Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
0300 365 2000
Urgent Help 0800 129 9999
999 if it’s an emergency
Reading Community Mental Health Team
Prospect Park Hospital
Honey Lane
Reading
01189 605612
Urgent Help 0800 129 9999
999 if it’s an emergency
Windsor and Maidenhead CMHT
Reform Road
Maidenhead
01628 626948
Urgent Help 0800 129 9999
999 if it’s an emergency
Bracknell Forest CMHT
Church Hill House
51-52 Turning Drive
Bracknell
01189 046800
Urgent Help 0800 129 9999
999 if it’s an emergency
Wokingham CMHT
The Old Forge
45-47 Peach Street
Wokingham
RG40 1XJ
01189 890707
Urgent Help 0800 129 9999
999 if it’s an emergency