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child protection and the dental team
Introduction - why you need to know Abuse and Neglect - what you need to know Child Protection - responding Safeguarding children - in dental practice
Assessing the childWhat to do if you are worried about a childColleagues to consultMaking a referralInforming the child and parentsUseful guidanceWhat happens next?Information sharing and confidentialityForensic aspects of child protection practiceManaging dental neglectSummary flow chartReturn to homepageGlossaryReferencesFinding your local contactsFurther informationFurther trainingDownloads What to do if you're worried about a childUseful guidance

The Child Protection and the Dental Team: flow chart for action provides a concise summary of the action you should take. Other suggestions to help your team prepare to respond to concerns about the welfare of a child are discussed in the section on Safeguarding children in dental practice.

Further detailed guidance can be obtained from your ‘LSCB/ACPC Procedures’. If not already supplied to your practice, a copy of this informative document should be available from your local social services department or online (see Finding your local contacts).

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