Rotherham Safeguarding
Contact details
Safeguarding info for pharmacy newsletter
If the child is in immediate danger contact the police on
999 (in an emergency)
If the child is not in immediate danger then contact Rotherham Children’s Social Care Services to report your concerns.
Call the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 01709 336080
If the child is not in immediate danger but you believe a crime may have been committed then call the Police on
101
http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/safeguarding/
Roth_CCG-Childrens Flowchart – Revised 2015 06 05
Help for an adult – click here
68069 – Frontline Health Staff Pocket Guide (Child Sexual Exploitation)
This is the link to the CARE about suicide prevention
http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/downloads/file/1032/care_about_suicide
Domestic Abuse pathway / information
DISCLOSURE Is the person currently experiencing domestic abuse? If the answer is “No”, trust your professional judgement; if you have doubts ring one of the services below for advice. If “Yes”, please continue with flow chart. |
ASK Make an explicit enquiry such as: “Is someone you live with/or have lived with hurting you and/or frightening you? ONLY ASK WHEN THE PERSON IS ALONE.
|
CONSIDER DOMESTIC ABUSE IN PEOPLE WHO PRESENT WITH: • Injuries with inadequate explanations · Tiredness, Sleeping problems • Self-harm/Depression/anxiety • Delay in injury presentation · Exacerbation of chronic illness · Reporting pain more frequently These are just some examples of markers of domestic abuse. Visit |
Is the person (and any children) in immediate danger? Are they at risk if they go home? |
Have a discussion about how they can keep safe. Does the person have children? Is the person a vulnerable adult? |
IMMEDIATE ACTION Contact local police on 999 or 101 AND initiate child protection /adult safeguarding procedures. |
Yes |
TALK TO PERSON ABOUT THE RISK TO CHILDREN To report concerns about children and young people, including those at risk of sexual exploitation he children are at risk. Children’s Social Care …………………………. 01709 336080 |
RESPOND If not in immediate risk, you need to have the level of risk assessed. Please ring any of the listed organisations below to arrange a risk assessment for the patient. Always take a safe phone number and time that the person can be contacted Rotherham Rise 0330 2020571 Rotherham Women’s Refuge (Refuge – 0870 850 2247) |
SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE ADULTS Consider mental health & mental health capacity. Consider protective actions and/or potential Safeguarding Adults Alert Adult Services: ………………………….. 01709 822330 |
Yes |
NO |
Yes |
• Using more prescription pain medication • Genital injuries/STIs/Unwanted pregnancy • Injuries to the face and neck • Broken, missing teeth and other injuries to mouth • Injuries to eyes and surrounding area |
NO |
RECORD · Consent to share information (or not) and ensure information is shared appropriately. · Explain the need to document domestic abuse and document any injuries for purposes of evidence. · Ensure person is seen alone at future appointments.
|
Local numbers/information which you may find useful can be found at: |