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Patients: Safeguarding Children and Young People

The Trust has a clear responsibility, in accordance with legislation and statutory guidance to safeguard children and young people (Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, 2006). As a result, we have developed a local 'Safeguarding Children and Young People' policy, setting out a clear and effective means to take that responsibility forward.

In addition to this, all hospital staff completes Level 1 basic safeguarding training, with some key staff in specialist areas, such as Paediatrics, Maternity Services and Accident and Emergency, receiving more detailed training.

Safeguarding Children and Young People Declaration - May 2011 ( pdf, 30KB)
Safeguarding Children and Young People Training Action Plan - Nov 2011 ( pdf, 53KB)

For further information please refer to the following information:

Hillingdon Safeguarding Children Board
http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=15535
Department of Health (1989) Children Act: a new framework for the care and upbringing of children. London: HMSO
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1989/Ukpga_19890041_en_1.htm
HM Government (2004) Children Act 2004. Norwich: HMSO
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts2004/ukpga_20040031_en_1
HM Government (2006) Working together to safeguard children: a guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Norwich: The Stationery Office
http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/socialcare/safeguarding/workingtogether
Department of Health (DoH) (2004) National Service Framework for Children and Young People and Maternity Services London: HMSO
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/NationalServiceFrameworks/Children/index.htm

Want to get involved?

If you would like to get involved in developing services for children and young people at the hospital then please contact:
Catherine Holly, Patient and Public Involvement Lead on: Tel: 01895 279402
E-mail: Catherine.Holly@thh.nhs.uk