Safeguarding Flashcards

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What does the GMC say regarding safeguarding?

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  • 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
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If you have urgent concerns what must be done?

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  • Contact social services to urgently refer to them
  • Referral per local guidelines within 48 hours
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What should be done when referring a child to social care?

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Obtain parental agreement, UNLESS could put child at greater risk

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What should be considered when using confidential information?

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Caldicott principles

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What is MAPPA?

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

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What is PREVENT?

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Safeguarding people and communities from threat of terrorism

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