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Wigan Children's Services Procedures Manual
Local Contacts
| Children's Social Care (name and contact details for team that receives referrals in relation to children) |
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| Children's Duty Team Monday to Sunday (24 hours): 01942 828 300 |
| Children and Young People with Disabilities Team (name and contact details for team that provides services to disabled children) |
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| Children with Disabilities Team 01942 828 300 |
| Children's Rights Service (name and contact details for providing Advocacy for Looked After Children) |
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| Wigan Family Welfare |
| Designated Allegations Manager (Adoption) (name and contact details for person who liaises with the LADO where allegations against adopters are made) |
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| Cathy Sowden Service Lead Together for Adoption cathy.sowden@wigan.gov.uk |
| Designated Allegations Manager (Fostering) (name and contact details for person who liaises with the LADO where allegations against foster carers are made) |
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| Anna Lomas Fostering Service Manager anna.lomas@wigan.gov.uk |
| Independent Review Unit (name and contact details for team where Independent Reviewing Officers are located) |
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| Independent Reviewing Team 01942 705942 |
| Fostering Service (name and contact details for team that receives requests for children's placements in foster care) |
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| Anna Lomas Fostering Service Manager anna.lomas@wigan.gov.uk |
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Placement Officer/Manager (name and contact details for team that receives requests for children's placements in residential care) |
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Jessica Smith Commissioning Lead Looked After Children |
Last Updated: July 28, 2025
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