Flood alert
Warrington is currently affected by flooding in many parts of the borough.
The latest advice, guidance and information can be found on our Flood Alert – January 2021 page, which is being regularly updated.
National lockdown: please stay at home
Warrington is subject to the current national lockdown restrictions - please stay at home. For more more information about what this means, visit our coronavirus web pages.
We work with other agencies including the police and local health services within our pledge to protect the most vulnerable.
If you are concerned that a child, young person or a vulnerable adult, is at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect, or you yourself are a victim of abuse, you should report it straight away so that the appropriate services can take the appropriate actions to prevent harm.
We all have a responsibility to be alert to possible concerns and act to safeguard others in our families and communities who may be less able to protect themselves.
If you're a teacher, doctor, nurse, youth worker, etc, please use the multi-agency request for services (MARS) form to refer a child or young person who you think may be vulnerable or at risk. Please send your completed form from a secure email address e.g. GCSx/nhs.net/pnn.police/cjsm.
The council is supporting a Department for Education nationwide campaign to encourage members of the public to report child abuse to get help to children more quickly, and to make it normal practice to report it. To spot the signs of child abuse or neglect, below are some examples to look for changes in:
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