If a child is at immediate risk of harm, call the Police on 999.
Children’s First Response is Trafford’s single point of contact for anyone worried about a child. You can use it to report concerns, request advice or share information about a child or family.
If you are worried about a child
If you are worried about a child but they are not at immediate risk:
Call: 0161 912 5125 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm)
Call: 0161 912 2020 outside office hours (Emergency Duty Team)
You do not need to be certain — if you are worried, it is better to contact us.
What happens next
When you contact us, we will:
- Listen to your concerns
- Check our records
- Decide what support or protection the child may need
- Take action quickly if a child is at immediate risk
We may contact you for more information. We will keep you updated where possible, but we may not always be able to share full details.
Professionals
If you are a professional making a referral, complete the online referral form.
You must decide the child or family’s Level of Need before starting. The form will guide you through this.
If you believe the child needs urgent support, call 0161 912 5125 to discuss immediately.