SSCP reports and publications
This tool has been developed by Public Health in collaboration with the partnership, to support staff in Somerset to access ICON resources and training as part of NAI (non-accidental injury) prevention.
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Including a guide to Child Protection Medical Assessments Version: September 2024 This multi-agency policy highlights the actions required when babies and/or children present with injuries that may be, or are suspected to be due to physical abuse or non-accidental injury. The policy also includes an overview of the Child Protection medical process. Somerset Safeguarding Children
Injuries to Non-mobile Babies and Children Policy Read More »
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Whenever there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm there should be a strategy discussion involving local authority children’s social care (including the residential or fostering service, if the child is looked-after), the police, health and other involved agencies such as the referring agency.
This Bitesize Briefing outlines ways to consider and capture the voice of the child in practice. This includes recognising that a child’s voice extends beyond spoken words and ensuring that the experiences, feelings, and perspectives of all children are represented—even when they are non‑verbal, fearful, or otherwise unable to express their views directly. Published January
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