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Safeguarding stations vary widely and could range from a parent asking about support available, to a child who is being abused.
It is important to assess each situation individually.
You should consider the biopsychosocial issues involved in the scenario, as well as public health, education and ethical issues.
All healthcare professionals have a duty to protect patients at risk of abuse, harm or neglect (including self-neglect), and it is important to assess risk in every scenario
Issues to consider
Bio
Disability Medical problems
Psycho
Mental health issues Learning difficulties
Social
Housing Finances Childcare Drug/alcohol use Abuse
Public health
Vaccination Screening Immigration status: โno recourse to public fundsโ if subject to immigration control
Education
Schooling Special educational needs
Ethics
Capacity Confidentiality Beneficence and nonmaleficence
Sources of help available for parents and children
General
Health visitors: registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing. They provide support for families and children up to 5 years.
Social services: can organise help and support for families and children up to 18 years, and they are also the primary organisation responsible for their safety.
Childrenโs centres (e.g. Sure Start): may provide parenting classes, parenting advice, support groups, activities and childcare for children, and early education
Family nurse partnership: specialist nurse home visits from early pregnancy until 2 years. Provide support, health education and help to build positive relationships.
Medical
GP
Paediatrician
Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS)
Free prescriptions, dentist and optician
Third sector charities (many for specific medical conditions)
Sexual health clinics
Education
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO): a school teacher who coordinates provisions for children with special educational needs or disabilities
Social
Childcare: free childcare is available to some parents. The UK government website (www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs) and childrenโs centres can advise on who is eligible.
Local drug and alcohol services
Disabled Childrenโs Social Care Service: assesses the needs of disabled children and may provide respite care, home modifications, support for personal care needs, community access, and provisions to develop independence
Child contact centres for broken families: keeps children in touch with parents if there are communication or trust barriers
Helplines
NB: the โCommon Assessment Frameworkโ is a shared assessment and planning document for use across all childrenโs services.
Financial and employment
UK government website(www.gov.uk/browse/benefits): advice on benefits available and benefit calculators
Citizens Advice Bureau: advice on financial issues, benefits, debt, housing, and employment
Foodbanks
Recognising a child with non-accidental injuries
Suggestive factors: injury incompatible with story; inconsistent stories from child/parents/carers; delay in seeking help; abnormal interaction from child; abnormal affect of parent
General indicators: multiple bruises, black eyes, torn frenulum, bite marks, injuries on non-mobile children
Common non-accidental injuries
Bruises: on soft tissues, e.g. face, ears, eyes, neck, inner arms, abdomen, groin, buttocks
The correct approach to raising safeguarding concerns depends on whether the patient is a child or an adult. If they are an adult, it is also depends upon whether they are vulnerable and if they have capacity to make decisions related to the safeguarding issue.
Children and vulnerable adults without capacity
Vulnerable adult =an adult who is/may be unable to care for or protect themselves against harm or exploitation
NB: a vulnerable adult may or may not have capacity; however, if an adult lacks capacity, this will usually make them vulnerable.
If the risk is posed to a child (<18 years) or a vulnerable adult without capacity, you must break confidentiality (even if they object) and inform social services
All children at risk must be referred regardless of whether they have capacity or not
Adults with capacity
If the person at risk is an adult with capacity, you must explain to them the risks as you perceive them, and what help is available. You must encourage them to accept help from you and/or allow you to refer them on.
However, if they have capacity and do not give consent, you cannot disclose their situation to anyone else or make a referral
Who to refer to
Children and vulnerable adults
Social services (they will involve other relevant parties)
Adults who are not vulnerable
Police
Local domestic abuse service
Counselling/support services
Social services must be informed if children or vulnerable adults are involved/at risk
Test yourself!
Would you explain to a childโs parents that you are referring them for a safeguarding assessment? If so, how would you explain this to them?
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