What to do in an emergency

If you are facing an urgent situation like a disruption in care services or have a concern about safety, the information and links below will help you contact the right service for assistance.

Non-urgent advice: Dorset Adult Access Team

If the person you care for lives in Dorset

Tel: 01305 221016

Email: adultaccess@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Non-urgent advice: Adult Social Care Contact Centre (BCP)

If the person you care for lives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Tel: 01202 123654

Email: asc.contactcentre@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Non-urgent advice: Children's Advice and Duty Service ChAD

Single point of contact for safeguarding concerns

Tel: 01305 228866

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