Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN IN NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE – NHS North Lincolnshire

NHS North Lincolnshire’s Safeguarding Children through Commissioning of Services Policy

NHS North Lincolnshire's Organisational Safeguarding Children Policy

Resolving Differences of Health Professional Opinion (Safeguarding Children)

Safeguarding Children Contact Details for NHS North Lincolnshire
Sarah Glossop
Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children
sarah.glossop@nhs.net
Telephone: 07789 615434

SAFEGUARDING ADULTS IN NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE – NHS North Lincolnshire

NHS North Lincolnshire is part of the North Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adults Board a multi-agency group created in 2009.

• NHS North Lincolnshire is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults who:
• Are over 18 years
• “May be eligible for community services” No Secrets (DH 2000)
• Whose independence and well-being would be at risk if they did not receive appropriate health and social care support and who are unable to protect themselves from abuse.

Abuse includes physical, financial, emotional, sexual and Institutional in a variety of domestic and care settings.

This includes adults with physical and sensory impairments, mental health problems and learning disabilities; however they have arisen, e.g. whether present from birth or due to advancing age, chronic illness or injury. They also include carers, family and friends who provide personal assistance and to adults on an unpaid basis.

Policies people need to be aware of in Safeguarding NHS North Lincolnshire

• Community Services Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures, 2009  
• NHS North Lincolnshire Commissioning Safeguard Adults Policy
• NLC Safeguarding Policy
• NHS North Lincolnshire Risk Management Strategy and Policy, 2004 – 2010
• NHS North Lincolnshire Mental Capacity Act Policy 2007

To raise a Safeguarding Alert
Follow the procedures as set down in the NHS North Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adults Policy. Alternatively contact:

North Lincolnshire Council Safeguarding Manager
Barry Cooper
Tel. 01724 298155
E-mail Barry.Cooper@northlincs.gov.uk

Contact Details for NHS North Lincolnshire
Michael Griffiths
Tel. 07798 925332
01724 290600
E-mail mike.griffiths@nhs.net