Contacting the Local Authority Designated Officer

The Plymouth Lead LADO, Marie Partridge, can be contacted in Children’s Social Care on Plymouth 01752 306340 or email LADO@plymouth.gov.uk.

LADO enquiries and/or concerns can also be managed by colleagues in the Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Team  within Children’s Social Care (01752 306340). For advice and guidance ‘out of normal office hours’ (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) please contact the Plymouth Out of Hours Service on 01752 346984.

Plymouth Gateway Service
Tel: 01752 668000
Select Children's Services - Option 1
Email: gateway@plymouth.gov.uk.

Child Exploitation and Online Protection
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

Drugs
The Harbour Centre (drugs and alcohol services) – 01752 434343
SHARP – Young People’s Service – Drugs Use Screening Tool – 01752 434343
Hidden Harm – Drugs/Alcohol misuse - http://hamoazehouse.org.uk/hidden-harm/
Family help – 01752 566116

Facing grief
Jeremiah’s Journey – Grief and bereavement support for young people – 01752 424348

Emergency contact numbers:
Social Care out of hours – 01752 346984
The Zone – 01752206626
Police – 101 or 999
CAHMS - https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/
School Nursing service - https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/childrens-services/schools