SAFEGUARDING ADULTS REFERRAL FLOW CHART: May 30th 2014 YOU May be told abuse is happening May witness an incident Suspect an incident In an emergency Dial 999 Seek advice and support if needed from: GP Practice safeguarding lead Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity Act Tel: 01254 584513 /01772 777220 CCG Designated Nurse for Safeguarding: Tel: 01254 282211 LCFT Health Safeguarding Team Tel: 01254 584513 Make a safeguarding alert to: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Safeguarding Adult Team Tel: 01254 585949 or 587547 (out of hours) Fax: 01254 588968 Email: safeguarding.adults@blackburn.gov.uk Adult Social Care Lancashire County Council Tel: 0845 053 0028 (24 hour number)
High risk: Child at risk of significant harm. SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING CHILDREN REFFERAL FLOW CHART: May 30th 2014 High risk: Child at risk of significant harm. Suspected Child Abuse i.e. Sexual, Physical, Neglect or Emotional abuse Recent Sexual Abuse/or Child in Immediate Danger Refer to Police Forensic evidence may be available. Refer to the police to expedite collection of evidence or to ensure immediate protection 101 N.B. A referral must also be made to Social Services BwD CCG 01254 282211 Designated Nurse: Susan Clarke: 01254 282211 07825073384 Designated Dr CP Dr. S Ariyaratnam: 01254 732945 Designated Dr LAC Dr Ratnaweera: 01254 732898 Named Nurse: Jane Jones : 01254 584513 Health Safeguarding team: 01254 584513 Named Doctor: Dr A Jawad: 01254 282777 East Lancs Hospital Trust: 01282 803125 Linda Salt: 07968042368 Dr S Ariyaratnam 01254 732945 East Lancs CCG: 01254 380450 Jane Carwardine: 01282 644988 07985186148 Designated Dr: Dr N Bamford: 01282 644714 07584286818 Clare Kelly: 01254 380450 Named Dr: Dr K Massey: 01200 446229 07816821213 Refer to local Children’s Social Care (CSC) Dept via telephone stating clearly that you are making a child protection referral- Blackburn Tel: 01254 666400 Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington, Rossendale, Clitheroe Tel: 0845 053 0028 Out of Hours (i.e. after 5.00pm, weekends and Bank holidays) Contact Social Services Emergency Duty Team: 01254 587547 - BwD 0845 6021043. - Lancs Use LSCB Policies and Procedure’s to assist you in the referral process. Obtain consent of the parent/child for the referral and record, unless gaining consent puts the child at further risk of significant harm. e.g. when the professional has concerns relating to sexual abuse or Fabricated illness. Listen to and record all information Document fully your concerns, observations, discussions, decisions made and by whom the referral was taken. Do not question the child or try to obtain further disclosure. Do not promise confidentiality but advise you must share information to ensure the child is protected. Confirm the referral in writing via a multi-agency assessment and referral form (CAF form) within 48 hours.