PPB-Child Protection Flashcards
what is child protection
abuse of neglect may not have taken place but there is a sufficient risk assessment to have indentified the risk of harm
what is abuse of neglect
an action or lack of action by another person that causes significant harm to a child
what is the role of doctors
to be aware of the risk factors
keep an open mind
to take into an account if this person is a risk to children
what are the risk factors of children
disability complex health needs unwanted pregnancy large families pre school age
what are the risk factors for the parents
mental health
substancee tissue
learning disability
domestic abuse
what are the environmental risks
poverty and poor living conditions
how do we use the services
midwife until 10 days old
HV until school age
SN until the child leaves education
what is flagging
awareness
if a child is looked after they will havee a yellow triangle
what is an IRD
interagency referral discussion
multi agency process
discussion between 2 or more agencies where there is suspected harm of child
decide on protective action
