Safeguarding - keeping children and vulnerable adults safe
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility - not just professionals. You can learn about Gold Street Surgery's policies elsewhere on this website (see sidebar). but here some resources that may be helpful if you have concerns.
Safeguarding Resource Hub
Online Safety for children - what parents need to know (NSPCC article)
www.escb.co.uk (Essex Safeguarding Children Board)
www.nspcc.org.uk
NHS Pocket Guide to Adult Safeguarding (EXTERNAL PDF LINK)
www.essexsab.org.uk (Essex Safeguarding Adults Board)
www.essex.police.uk
www.essexcompass.org.uk (A partnership of domestic abuse services providing a response in Essex)
www.thenextchapter.org.uk (help for adults and children affected by domestic abuse)
If you have concerns about a child or an adult, please feel free to talk to a Clinician in confidence.