Health Professionals (GP’s and A&E Doctors)
When a doctor examines a child or young person and has suspicion that their injuries are non-accidental, and may be a result of abuse or neglect they have a duty to notify the children’s social care and the CAIU.
They are responsible for:
*Examining a child/ young person thought to be at risk of abuse or have already suffered abuse
*Provide reports to children’s social care and CAIU
*Provide evidence in court if a crime has been committed
NSPCC (The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
The NSPCC is a charitable organisation which works to protect children and young people from harm. This is the only charitable organization which has legal power alongside the police force
When a doctor examines a child or young person and has suspicion that their injuries are non-accidental, and may be a result of abuse or neglect they have a duty to notify the children’s social care and the CAIU.
They are responsible for:
*Examining a child/ young person thought to be at risk of abuse or have already suffered abuse
*Provide reports to children’s social care and CAIU
*Provide evidence in court if a crime has been committed
NSPCC (The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
The NSPCC is a charitable organisation which works to protect children and young people from harm. This is the only charitable organization which has legal power alongside the police force