Safeguarding Children

What to do if you are concerned about a child now:

If a child or young person is in immediate danger call 999

If you are worried that a child is being abused or neglected, call on 0345 603 7627 for phone consultation and support.

Out of hours and bank holidays call the emergency duty team on 0345 606 1212.

Either google concern for a child Essex or use https://www.essex.gov.uk/report-a-concern-about-a-child

For further information and resources for the Safeguarding of Children

For further information and resources for the Safeguarding of Adults

Hertfordshire Enhanced Portal for Safeguarding Children Referrals

Please see the documents below to support with making referrals through the Hertfordshire Enhanced Portal for Safeguarding Children Referrals:

7 Minute Briefing Gateway and Referrals
April 2024
Download
Improving the quality and process of referrals - Online referral portal and form launch
May 2024
Download
Leaflet for Families - HSCP
Download
Making a referral to Children's Services for professionals - How to Guide
May 2024
Download
Making a referral to Childrens Services
Download

Below are some useful resources related to Child Safeguarding. If you click on the blue hyperlink, this will take you to a separate website.

Safeguarding Children training is provided by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) for professionals and volunteers. Click here to find out more.

Please contact the Children Safeguarding Teams if further information is required, their contact details are: 

Hertfordshire

Email: enhccg.sgclac@nhs.net

Telephone: 01707685349

West Essex

Email: weccg.sct@nhs.net

Telephone: 01992 566140    

Disclaimer:

All of the information contained on this page has been written and compiled by the Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE) Children Safeguarding Teams and is hosted on the HWE Training Hub Website. 

All items and documents on this webpage are uncontrolled if printed or downloaded. All items on this page are intended for use by Hertfordshire and West Essex GP Practices/Surgeries only.

The HWE ICS Training Hub is not responsible for ensuring that the individual user downloads or accesses the most recent or relevant documents. The responsibility for ensuring that the most recent and relevant information that is accessed rests with the individual. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that all links to current guidance provided in our documents are up to date, please ensure you check online for the latest version.

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