Child Protection

The Children's Act seeks to offer greater protection to children. The main principles are:

• to make children's welfare a priority;
• recognise that children are best brought up within their families where ever possible;
• the local authority can provide services for children and families in need;
• to promote partnership between children, parents and local authorities;
• to improve the way courts deal with children and families with rights of appeal against court decision;
• and to protect the rights of children.

To find out more about Child Protection visit Cheshire County Council's Child Protection Section (external link)

If you are worried that a child might be suffering from abuse or need protecting contact your local Social Services Access Team (external link), or Emergency Out of Hours 01606 76611 or Childline on 0800 1111.

If you have suffered from abuse in childhood and need support and help but don't know where to go NAPAC can direct you to relevant counselling services in your area. (external link)

Office visits are best arranged by appointment. Contact your local Social Services office.

Chester Office
Goldsmith House
Hamilton Place
Chester
CH1 1SE

Mon - Thu:8.30am - 5.00pm
Fri: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Tel - 01244 603348
Fax - 01244 603130