Downpatrick Gateway Team - South Eastern Trust

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person contact the Gateway Service.
Gateway is the first point of contact for all new referrals to children’s social work service and is responsible for:
Making sure that all new referrals are responded to promptly
Linking with children and families to assess their needs and identify appropriate support services
Ensuring an immediate response to safeguard children in need of protection
Making sure children and young people receive ongoing social work support whenever they need it
Ensuring that everyone involved with a child can contribute to the assessment of the child and their family
Working closely with other agencies when additional support is needed.
Telephone: 0300 100 0300 during office hours (9.00am – 5:00pm) Monday to Friday excluding public and bank holidays
Any new referrals will still go through to the Single Point of Entry Service on 0300 1000 300.
Any open cases with Downpatrick Gateway – duty Social Worker can be contacted on 028 44 613511