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Safeguarding your family
If you have any concerns about the safety of a child or young person in your home, or believe there is a child or young person at risk of harm either from their own or someone else's actions, contact:
Children's Initial Contact Point: 01274 435600 (weekdays)
Out of hours Social Care emergency and crisis intervention (24 hours a day): 01274 431010
If an adult or child is in immediate danger you should ring the emergency services or contact the police on 999.
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Help for you and your family
The following series of guides have been produced to offer advice during these difficult times. We hope they are useful and offer some tips and support to you.
Take care during the hot weather
The hot weather can be difficult for children or adults with health issues or older people in particular.
Make sure you look after yourself and look out for those who might struggle in the heat. You should also make sure you are drinking enough water.
- Spend time in the shade between 11am to 3pm
- Make sure you never burn by taking sensible precautions
- Aim to cover up with a t-shirt, wide brimmed hat and sunglasses
- Remember to take extra care with children
- Then use a factor 15 plus sunscreen.
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Do you need help or support?
 If you need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000.
We can help by:
- picking up shopping
- delivering a food parcel to eligible people
- ringing for a friendly chat
- problem solving
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Avoid public transport if possible
- Local parks and green spaces are available for your daily outdoor exercise
- Always keep your distance in public (at least 2 metres apart)
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Helpful links
UK Government guidance and support
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for local businesses
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