If you are concerned about a child or young person it is important to speak to a professional as soon as possible. This might be a Head Teacher, Health Visitor, Youth Worker etc for advice and support. They will know how to respond to concerns about a child’s wellbeing and should advise you of the next steps.
If you are concerned that a child may be at risk of harm from abuse or neglect then please contact one of our Family Teams. If you are worried that a child is at immediate risk of harm then phone the Police without delay.
Highland Council Social Work Contacts (Child Protection)
For members of the public and professionals with child protection concerns:
| Area | Associated School Group* | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness West - (Kinmylies/Scorguie/Dalneigh/Merkinch areas), Beauly, Kirkhill, Fort Augustus/Drumnadrochit areas) | Charleston Academy Glenurquhart High School Inverness High School | 01463 644889 |
| Inverness East - (Smithton/Culloden/Balloch, Ardersier & Nairn) | Culloden Academy Nairn Academy | 01667 422880 |
| Inverness Central - (Hilton, Holm, Lochardil, Milton of Leys, Inshes, Drakies, Crown areas), Foyers, Badenoch and Strathspey | Inverness Royal Academy Millburn Academy Kingussie High School Grantown Grammar School | 01463 702999 |
| Fort William and surrounding areas | Ardnamurchan High Lochaber High School Kilchuimen Academy Kinlochleven High Mallaig High School | 01349 781410 |
| Skye & Lochalsh | Plockton High School Portree High School Gairloch High School Ullapool High School | 01478 613825 |
| East Ross - Alness. Invergordon. Tain areas | Alness Academy Invergordon Academy Tain Royal Academy | 01349 886909 |
| Mid Ross - Dingwall. Strathpeffer. Fortrose. Avoch. Cromarty and surrounding areas | Fortrose Academy Dingwall Academy | 01349 868700 |
| Caithness - Wick and Thurso areas | Wick High School Thurso High School | 01955 608123 |
| Sutherland - Golspie. Brora. Farr. Kinlochbervie. Dornoch areas | Golspie High School Farr High School Kinlochbervie High Dornoch Academy | 01408 635360 |
Emergency Out of Hours Service contact:0808 1753646
For High Life Highland Staff Only
Head of Corporate Services – James Martin: 07774 225976
Contact Details for Child Protection Advisors (Health) – Advice for Health professionals only
| Name/Job Role | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Healy Associate Lead Nurse for Child Protection CEC&YP | Room 4, Family Resource Centre, Limetree Avenue, Inverness IV3 5RH | Mobile: 07775 016980 nancy.healy@highland.gov.uk |
| Pamela Tosh Learning and Development Co-ordinator | Room 4, Family Resource Centre, Limetree Avenue, Inverness IV3 5RH | Mobile: 07748 703855 Pamela.tosh3@highland.gov.uk |
| Lindy Gow (Admin) | Room 7, Family Resource Centre, Limetree Avenue, Inverness IV3 5RH |
South Highland
| Name/Area | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Claire Moffat Raigmore Hospital & Campus | Room 20, Morven House Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, IV2 3UJ | Mobile: 07826 908190 claire.moffat@highland.gov.uk |
| Lee Parkes (Tue & Wed) Inverness East & Nairnshire Contact another CPA on other days | Room 20, Morven House Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, IV2 3UJ | Mobile: 07917 172683 Lee.parkes@highland.gov.uk |
| George Sneddon Inverness, Badenoch & Strathspey | Room 20, Morven House Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, IV2 3UJ | Mobile: 07771 944986 george.sneddon2@highland.gov.uk |
North Highland
| Name/Area | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Bell Caithness & Sutherland | Caithness House Market Place, Wick KW1 4AW | Mobile: 07795 238902 susan.bell3@highland.gov.uk |
West Highland
| Name/Area | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nicky Macpherson (Mon-Wed/Thur-Fri) alternate weeks Skye, Lochalsh, Wester Ross & Assynt | Lochalsh Healthcare Centre Station Road, Kyle, IV40 8AE | Mobile: 07435 782369 nicola.macpherson@highland.gov.uk |
| Nicky Macpherson (Mon-Wed/Thur-Fri) alternate weeks Lochaber - in the interim | 4 Fodderty Way, Dingwall, IV15 9XB | Mobile: 07435 782369 nicola.macpherson@highland.gov.uk |
Mid Highland
| Name/Area | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Taylor (Mon+Tue) East Ross | 4 Fodderty Way, Dingwall, IV15 9XB | Mobile: 07990 794534 Kathryn.taylor@highland.gov.uk |
| Susan Bell Mid Ross - in the interim | 4 Fodderty Way, Dingwall, IV15 9XB | Mobile: 07795 238902 Susan.bell3@highland.gov.uk |
Argyll & Bute NHS CHP
| Name/Area | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon Louise Armstrong Child Protection Nurse Advisor | Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, 93 East King Street, Helensburgh G84 &BU | Mobile: 07890 913979 Sharon.armstrong4@nhs.scot |