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The new contact number for public use, 024 7683 3800, makes it simpler and more straightforward for the public to report Safeguarding concerns in Coventry.

The one public number was launched alongside a new leaflet and updated website hosting key information, useful contacts and advice. Making it easier to report abuse or neglect is a key part of Coventry's prevention strategy.

Brian Walsh, director of Community Services, at the City Council said, "Safeguarding is everyone’s business, and we all have a duty to report concerns if we think someone is being abused or neglected. The launch highlighted how working together, sharing information and understanding the complexity involved, is more vitally important than ever. The engagement and commitment from all organisations in the city is essential to tackle safeguarding and the launch reaffirmed the agencies commitment."

The city launched its new Safeguarding Adults initiative at the Coventry Techno Centre on 30 November. The launch, attended by 117 delegates from key organisations across the city, showed the progress being made in Coventry, highlighted key priority areas for the future and launched a new single contact telephone number for the public to report concerns.

To report safeguarding concerns the new number for the public to use is 024 7683 3800.

www.coventry.gov.uk/safeguarding