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BHR - LBBD new pressure ulcer protocol
This protocol supports practitioners to understand the interface between pressures ulcers and safeguarding enquiries.
An invitation for Redbridge GPs to meet the Chair of Redbridge SCP and SAB
This is an invitation for practitioners, managers, support staff and volunteers who work with children, families and/or adults at risk to come and meet the new Independent Chair.
Safeguarding resources
Ahead of Child Safety Week (6 - 12 June). The Safeguarding Partnerships have put together some resources that you might find useful
BHR - updated BHR Primary Care Safeguarding handbook
The BHR Primary Care Safeguarding handbook has been updated, this can be download below or alternatively from the respective GP intranets
Please note this upcoming change from DOLs to LPS
The Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) are due to replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The date of implementation is not currently known. This forms part of the revised Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Do you know of a child who is being cared for by someone who is not a close relative for more than 28 days?
Private fostering describes an arrangement when someone who is not a close relative cares for another person’s child under the age of 16 (18 if disabled) for 28 days or more.
Reporting requirements for controlled drugs during COVID-19 recovery phase
During the initial COVID-19 response several changes to the normal processes regarding controlled drugs was notified to you. As we are now in the restoration and recovery phase, this is notification of some amendments to that notification.
BHR - Safeguarding resources for GPs
A pack of resources has been put together for GP practice safeguarding leads to help you support those vulnerable groups including families with young children, adolescents, vulnerable children at risk and vulnerable adults.
Key principles for intimate clinical assessments undertaken remotely in response to COVID-19
This guidance is aimed at NHS general practice staff who are consulting via video with patients at home during COVID-19.
London principles of managing infection prevention and control in general practice whilst caring for all patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
The purpose of this document is to provide some principles of how to do this whilst keeping risks to patients and staff to a minimum
Working for Women Working against Violence confidential counselling service in Newham
Working for Women Working against Violence are offering a confidential counselling service for BAME women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.
Principles of safe video consulting in general practice
This NHSE/I guidance is aimed at NHS general practice staff who are consulting via video with patients at home during COVID-19.