Overview
Whether they work in a hospital, general practice or community setting, whether they are employed, work privately or work for a not-for-profit organisation, all staff have a responsibility to protect children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
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The NHS Grampian Child Protection Team, is a team of specially trained Children’s doctors (Paediatricians) and Child Protection Specialist Nurses who work alongside Health staff to ensure children and safe, healthy and happy.
- We accept referrals from NHS professionals, Police and Social Work for children and young people who may have experienced physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.
- We take part in Child Protection Interagency Discussions with Police and Social Work to help protect children and young people at risk of harm.
- We undertake medical examinations of children and young people when these are needed.
- We are involved in supporting discharge planning meetings with families for children and young people admitted to the hospital when child protection concerns have been raised.
- We may also attend Child Protection Planning Meetings or Court Proceedings for Children and Young People, where we have been involved in their assessment.
We operate a 24/7 service for child protection referrals and advice. Medical examinations normally occur during the daytime unless there is an urgent need to do an examination overnight. Any child or young person who is seriously injured or unwell will be admitted to the hospital for urgent medical care.
The NHS Grampian Child Protection Team follows the latest Scottish Government Guidance and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health evidence-based guidelines for child protection. NHS Grampian has a ‘zero tolerance’ attitude towards violence and harassment of its staff. Any person who behaves in a threatening or violent manner towards a member of NHS Grampian staff will be reported to Police and escorted from the premises.
Concerned about a child?
Child protection is everyone’s responsibility. If you have concerns about the safety of a child or young person while visiting any NHS Grampian site, please speak to a member of staff who can contact the NHS Grampian Child Protection Team.
If you are a member of the public and have concerns about any child or young person, please contact one of the following social work teams or other organisations to make a report or seek advice (your call will be treated in confidence).
Moray
Tel – 01343 554370
Aberdeenshire
01467 537111,
Aberdeen City
01224 306877
Police
Emergency – 999
Non emergency – 101
NSPCC
Helpline – 0808 800 5000
