Children's Access Team

The CAT is a group of key professionals with experience across a range of children's services. They respond to enquiries relating to children, young people and families in a faster, more efficient and joined-up way.

Harrow's golden number for the CAT

Tel: 020 8901 2690

Available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Out of hours support

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) social worker is available for emergency assistance during:

  • weekends
  • bank holidays
  • during the week between 5pm-9am
  • They can be contacted on Tel: 020 8424 0999

If you have a current caseworker, please contact them on their direct dial number as usual.

Out of hours social services

Emergency duty social workers are available from 5pm to 9am, Monday to Friday. They are also available at these same times on weekends, and on Bank holidays. If a crime has been committed, or you have urgent safety concerns for at-risk adults, call the Police. Use 999 for emergencies, or 101 for non-emergencies.

Telephone: 020 8424 0999

Children and young adults disabilities service

Use these contact details for enquiries for young people under the age of 18

Address: Harrow Council
PO Box 1358
Harrow
HA3 3QN

Telephone: 0208 051 8381

Children and Family Services

Telephone: 020 8901 2690