Safeguarding Reference Documents

This section contains documents released by the Department of Health and other agencies related to safeguarding.

When to suspect child maltreatment - Full guideline (Jul 09) 
  
When to suspect child maltreatment - Quick reference guide (Jul 09)  

Concealed pregnancy and birth - W Sussex LSCB (Jun 09) 
  
Deprivation of liberty safeguards - Mental capacity act 2005
   
Staying safe action plan - (2008)
   
The chief adviser on the safety of children (Mar 10)   

Drawing the line (Dec 09)  

No secrets

The Government’s action plan on hate crime   

Together we can end violence against women and girls   

Mental capacity act: Code of practice   

Mental capacity act: Summary   

Consultation practices used in planning children's services (Jan 09)   

Safeguarding adults: Report on the consultation on the review of 'No Secrets'   

Learning together to safeguard children   

Responding to violence against women and children - the role of the NHS (Mar 10)   

The children's plan: Building brighter futures (Dec07)   

What is a forced marriage?   

Working together (2010)

Families' and Children's services guide 30