Healthcare Systems Within Somerset
This bitesize briefing outlines the different components of the healthcare system in Somerset.
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SSCP reports and publications
This bitesize briefing outlines the different components of the healthcare system in Somerset.
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Death of a 16-week-old infant in early 2020 whilst in the care of their father. Cause of death is the subject of ongoing criminal investigation.
Child Safeguarding Practice Review (CSPR) Child Charlie Read More »
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Thematic review based on rapid reviews for four young infants presented with suspected non-accidental injuries (NAI). The infants were presented with injuries during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns in 2020.
Thematic Review: Injuries to babies during pandemic lockdown Read More »
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Serious injuries to a 10-week-old infant in early 2020. Medical examinations determined that the injuries were caused by inflicted trauma.
Child Safeguarding Practice Review: Child Alex Read More »
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Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) relating to a number of children over a 3 year period.
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Updated: March 2023 This protocol describes the application of Step-Up and Step-Down mechanisms across Somerset to ensure a seamless journey for children, young people and their families across all services. It also describes processes where services may Step-In to families’ lives as their needs change. Good practice requires all practitioners working with children, young people
Multi-Agency Step Up, Step Down Protocol Read More »
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Updated: November 2025 Every missing episode should be robustly responded to. Agencies and professionals in Somerset must work together to ensure a consistent and effective response is given to the child upon their return. This multi-agency protocol aims to support this and highlight how all agencies working with children in Somerset must work together to
Children Missing from Home or Care in Somerset Read More »
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Updated: November 2024 Hospital Risk Assessment added to useful resources. Updated: August 2024 Updates to the Pre-birth safeguarding plan template:
Pre-Birth Planning Toolkit Read More »
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