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Author: Nicky Kelly, Deputy Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children and Young People, South Yorkshire ICB (Sheffield)
Published Date: May 2023
Date to Review: May 2027
Guidance Description: Updated guidance on new pathway for safeguarding children referrals
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN – INFORMATION FOR GP’S
How to make a referral
Making a referral to Children's Social Care
If you are concerned that a child or young person is being abused or neglected you have a responsibility to do something about it.
Referrals should be made to the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855
The out of hours team can be contacted on the same number.
Verbal referrals should always be followed up in writing using the Multi-agency Confirmation Form. The form is available on the CCG intranet and can be downloaded and saved. Completed forms should be e-mailed to: CFScreeningTeam@sheffield.gcsx.gov.uk
Please note that this email address CFScreeningTeam@sheffield.gcsx.gov.uk will be deleted on 31 March 2021 and will be replaced by sheffieldsafeguardinghub@sheffield.gov.uk. This email address is compliant with the National Cyber Security Centre's guidance.
If you are not sure whether to make a referral or not, you can seek advice by having a conversation with a social worker based in the Multi-agency Support Teams (MAST). This can be accessed via the old advisory service number.
0114 205 3535 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm
You may also seek advice form the following health professionals
Susan Brook - Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children - susan.brook2@nhs.net
Dr Anna Ramsbottom – Designated Doctor – 07766112526 /annaramsbottom@nhs.net
Dr Heather Inniss - Named GP – h.inniss@nhs.net
Nicky Kelly - Deputy Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children - nkelly1@nhs.net
For non-urgent concerns / early help and support contact the Multi-agency Safeguarding
Team in the area where the child/family normally reside.
North MAST team - northmast@sheffield.gov.uk 0114 233 1189
West MAST team - westmast@sheffield.gov.uk 0114 250 6865
East MAST team - eastmast@sheffield.gov.uk 0114 205 3635
CCG INTRANET
You can access further information on the CCG Intranet pages including
Key documents including policies and procedures
Child Protection Case Conference Report templates for EMIS and SystmOne
How to access relevant training. Safeguarding Adults, Domestic Abuse, FGM etc
E-Learning
Adult Toolkit - https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=12530
Children's Toolkit - https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=12531
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