Child Protection Service
RHC for Health Professionals
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) approach to protecting children is based on a commitment to implement the United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It reflects the national child protection legislation and guidance (National Guidance for Child Protection 2023) and implements the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) principles.
The Public Protection Service offers advice to all NHSGGC staff including our independent contractors in relation to Child Protection and Adult Support & Protection. This is for all children up to the age of 18 years.
- Contact us for support and advice during office hours at 0141 451 6605, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- For Child Protection emergencies outside these hours, call 0141 201 0000 (switchboard – for on-call Child Protection Consultant).
- For Adult Protection emergencies outside these hours, call NHS24 on 111.
- In case of immediate risk to a child or adult, please contact the police at 999 or 101.
Click here for more information about how and when to refer a child to the Child Protection Service.