Children and Families Policy

Our Primary Care Team is committed to safeguarding children and adults. The safety and welfare of children and adults who come into contact with our services either directly or indirectly is paramount, and all staff have a responsibility to ensure that best practice is followed, including compliance with statutory requirements.

We are committed to a best practice which safeguards children and adults irrespective of their background, and which recognises that a child may be abused regardless of their age, gender, religious beliefs, racial origin or ethnic identity, culture, class, disability or sexual orientation.

The Primary Care Team is committed to working within agreed policies and procedures and in partnership with other agencies, to ensure that the risks of harm to a child or adult are minimised. This work may include direct and indirect contact with children, access to patient’s details and communication via email or text message/telephone.

Our Surgery is supported by the ICB who have designated nurses and doctors in post who offer professional expertise and advice regarding safeguarding children.

See our child health self-help page for links to local and national support.