SAFEGUARDING ADULTS REFERRAL FLOW CHART 29 th October

SAFEGUARDING ADULTS REFERRAL FLOW CHART: 29 th October 2015 Suspect an incident YOU May witness an incident May be told abuse is happening In an emergency Dial 999 Seek advice and support if needed from: GP Practice safeguarding lead Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity Act Bw. D CCG Designated Nurse for Safeguarding: East Lancs CCG Safeguarding Adults lead LCFT Health Safeguarding Team Tel: 01254 283450 / 07507839805 Tel: 01254 282122 Tel: 01282 644987 Tel: 01772 777153 Make a safeguarding alert to: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Safeguarding Adult Team Tel: 01254 585949 or 587547 (out of hours) Fax: 01254 588968 Email: safeguarding. adults@blackburn. gcsx. gov. uk Adult Safeguarding Lancashire County Council Tel: 0300 123 6721 Out of hours: 0300 123 6720

SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING CHILDREN REFFERAL FLOW CHART: 29 th October 2015 Bw. D CCG 01254 282211 Designated Nurse: Susan Clarke: 01254 282122: 07825073384 Designated Dr CP Dr. S Ariyaratnam: 01254 732904 Designated Dr LAC Dr Sultan: 01282 803421 Named Nurse: Karen Orrell : 01254 283450 Health Safeguarding advice and support service : 01772 777153 Named Doctor: Dr A Jawad: 01254 282777 East Lancs Hospital Trust: 01282 803125 Named Nurse: Anna Svarc (Acting) 01282 803127/ext 13127 Named Doctor: Dr Thornton 01254 737061 East Lancs CCG: 01282 644987 Designated Nurse: Debbie Ross 01282 644987 07789271423 Designated Dr: Dr N Bamford: 01282 644714 07584286818 Named Nurse: Jo Counsell: 01254 283399 Named Dr: Dr K Massey: 01200 446229 07816821213 High risk: Child at risk of significant harm. Suspected Child Abuse i. e. Sexual, Physical, Neglect or Emotional abuse Refer to local Children’s Social care safeguarding team via telephone stating clearly that you are making a child protection referral. Blackburn Tel: 01254 666400 (Bw. D MASH) Out of Hours (i. e. after 5. 00 pm, weekends and Bank holidays) Contact Bw. D Social Services Emergency Duty Team: 01254 587547 Lancashire (Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington, Rossendale, Clitheroe) Tel: 0300 123 6720 Use LSCB Policies and Procedure’s to assist you in the referral process. Confirm the referral in writing via a multi-agency assessment and referral form (CAF form) within 48 hours. Recent Sexual Abuse/or Child in Immediate Danger Refer to Police Forensic evidence may be available. Refer to the police to expedite collection of evidence or to ensure immediate protection Ø 101 N. B. A referral must also be made to Social Services Obtain consent of the parent/child for the referral and record, unless gaining consent puts the child at further risk of significant harm. e. g. when the professional has concerns relating to sexual abuse or Fabricated illness. Listen to and record all information Document fully your concerns, observations, discussions, decisions made and by whom the referral was taken. Do not question the child or try to obtain further disclosure. Do not promise confidentiality but advise you must share information to ensure the child is protected.