How do I create a safeguarding referral Suffolk?

You can make a safeguarding referral using the same form as members of the public. If you need guidance on whether to make a safeguarding referral, contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 606 1499.

How do you make a referral to children’s social care mash?

When there are concerns about Significant Harm to a child, the referral must be made immediately by telephone to the MASH – see Section 5, Contact the MASH, followed up by completion of the online Worried About a Child Form. The greater the level of perceived risk, the more urgent the action should be.

How do I give my child a safeguarding referral?

Initial referrals must be made by phone to the Children and Families Team: 020 7332 3621/1620/3394. Complete the City of London Corporation Multi-Agency Referral Form (MARF), using the Thresholds of Need for guidance. Mark it for the attention of the Duty Social Worker.

Who do I contact if I have concerns about a child?

Other ways to report your concerns Call 0808 800 5000 to speak in confidence, or text anonymously to 88858.

Can anyone make a safeguarding referral?

If there is the potential for the involvement of children, or an unborn baby, make a safeguarding children referral. If others are at risk (for example, other nursing home residents), public interest disclosure permits a safeguarding adults referral without the individual’s consent.

Can I make an anonymous safeguarding referral?

Speaking up can make sure that child gets help as soon as possible. The sooner you contact your local children’s social care duty team, the quicker they can act. They’re available 24 hours a day, and can make an anonymous report if that feels safer.

What are the key stages of the referral process?

The referral process

• Stage 1 – Statutory Assessment. All request for service/referrals will be considered by a Manager in Children’s Services, and a Statutory Single Assessment may be undertaken.
• Stage 2 – Strategy Discussion.
• Stage 3 – Child Protection Enquiry.
• Stage 4 – Initial Child Protection Conference.

What should you record when making a referral?

3. Making a Referral

1. All known details of the child, including name, date of birth, family members and address;
2. Any known aliases of adults in family/household;
3. Previous addresses;
4. Any relevant history relating to child or adult family/household members;
5. Factual information about the concern, observation;

What are the warning signs of child neglect?

Neglect signs and symptoms

• Poor growth or weight gain or being overweight.
• Poor hygiene.
• Lack of clothing or supplies to meet physical needs.
• Taking food or money without permission.
• Hiding food for later.
• Poor record of school attendance.

Who is usually responsible for making a referral?

1. Making a Referral – Overview. 1.1 Professionals, employees, managers, helpers, carers and volunteers in all agencies must make a referral to Children’s Social Care if it is believed or suspected that: A child is suffering or is likely to suffer Significant Harm, or.

How do you deem a parent unfit?

Factors that can lead a court to deem a parent unfit include:

1. Instances of abuse or neglect;
2. Willing failure to provide the child with basic necessities or needs;
3. Abandonment of the child or children; or.
4. Exposing the child to emotionally harmful or psychologically damaging situations.

How to make a referral to Suffolk Marac?

3) Please complete the Suffolk MARAC Referral Form (or download as a pdf file) as fully as possible and send this, along with your completed DASH Risk Assessment, by secure email to [email protected] 4) When you make a referral to MARAC please advise the representative who attends the MARAC meeting for your agency.

How to make a safeguarding referral in Suffolk?

You can submit a multi-agency referral form (MARF) using the new secure Suffolk Children and Young People’s Portal. Make a safeguarding referral The first time you complete a referral you will be prompted to create a new portal account. Registering for an account is quick and easy, and you only need to do it once.

How to make a referral to West Suffolk Hospital?

(West Suffolk Hospital: 01284 713000 / Ipswich Hospital:01473 712233) Routine referrals including cataract referral and referrals to enhanced services should be made via Evolutio The preferred method of referral is by eRefer or alternatively they may be faxed on 0333 2407729 or by nhs.net mail to [email protected]

Who are the members of the Suffolk mash?

What is the MASH? Suffolk MASH receives and processes all safeguarding referrals of children and adults at risk of harm and abuse. It consists of around 60 professionals from health, police, education, social care, probation, youth justice, mental health services and housing.