Oldham Local Safeguarding Children Board

Here you can find useful information ranging from what to do if you are bullied to information around forced marriage.

What to do if you are being abused

You can call ChildLine anytime on 0800 1111, or you can chat to a counselor online.

You can also speak to other young people on the Abuse and Safety Message Board.

• ChildLine

Bullying

Directgov has lots of information about what to do about bullying.

There's informaton about cyberbullying, mobile phone bullying, help for people who want to stop bullying and more.

• Directgov Bullying information

Domestic violence

Domestic violence is usually when a parent, step parent, boyfriend or girlfriend is hurting your parent.

The Hide Out is to help you understand domestic violence and take positive action.

• The Hide Out

Drugs and alcohol

The Talk to Frank website has lots of information about all kinds of drugs, and ways of getting support if you think you or a friend has a problem.

• Talk to Frank

Forced marriage

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offer support for victims of forced marriage.

• Information for forced marriage victims

Internet safety

Web chats, quizzes and interactive videos about staying safe online.

• CBBC Stay Safe

The Think U Know website is a resources for parents, carers, and schools.

• Think U Know website
  

Running away from home

• Runaway helpline - Get in touch for free (24 hour, confidential support)
• Thinking about running away?
• What to Do if Your Child Goes Missing
• Parenting Support for Parents and Carers of Children Who go Missing from Home
  

Child Sexual Exploitation

• Be Safe – a guide to spot early signs of child sexual exploitation

Feedback about social care services

If you would like to compliment or make a complaint about the service you have received from Social Care, please email cypf.complaints@oldham.gov.uk.