New Residents

Social Work

What to do if you are concerned about someone's safety

If you are worried about the safety of a child, or if you think someone is being abused or neglected, please contact us. You can phone 01595 744400 or email social.work@shetland.gov.uk. Or you can visit:

92 St Olaf Street
Lerwick

If the Social Work office is closed you can phone 01595 695611.

Help for carers

If you spend a lot of time looking after a friend, relative or neighbour and need help, we can help you. For example, we can:

  • Let you know about welfare benefits – money for you and the person you look after;
  • Arrange respite care – breaks for you during the day and/or overnight;
  • Help you with equipment or adaptations to your house to make caring easier;
  • Give you advice about other types of care, for example in residential homes.

Contact us by phoning 01595 744400, or email social.work@shetland.gov.uk. Or you can visit:

92 St Olaf Street
Lerwick

For more information see: www.shetland.gov.uk/socialwork-health