Safeguarding

Question 1

What does the GMC say regarding safeguarding?

Answer 1

• First concern must be safety of children and young people
• Must inform an appropriate person or authority if reasonable concern of children or young people at risk of abuse or neglect
• Must be able to justify decision to not share concern
• Should record concerns, discussions and reasoning for not sharing information

Question 2

If you have urgent concerns what must be done?

Answer 2

• Contact social services to urgently refer to them
• Referral per local guidelines within 48 hours

Question 3

What should be done when referring a child to social care?

Answer 3

Obtain parental agreement, UNLESS could put child at greater risk

Question 4

What should be considered when using confidential information?

Answer 4

Caldicott principles

Question 5

What is MAPPA?

Answer 5

Multi-Agency-Public-Protection-Arrangements
- Police take the lead
- Multiple agencies and professionals involved
- Community management of violent and sexual offenders

Question 6

What is PREVENT?

Answer 6

Safeguarding people and communities from threat of terrorism