Safeguarding
Safeguarding Children is an advisory service for NHS professionals working with children under the age of 18 and their parents and/or carers.
Any safeguarding concerns should be reported directly to the local authority safeguarding team.
If you’re concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to your Local Authority Safeguarding Team:
Home | Safeguarding Adults Board
Both Adult and Children Level 2 training is provided by DOCET. Click the links below to be directed to the relevant page:
- Adults Level 2 Safeguarding Adults for Optometrists Level 2 (Updated 2022)
- Children Level 2 Safeguarding Children for Optometrists (Updated 2022)
The LOCSU Website also provides more information on safeguarding here.
If a performer or contractor is unsure or has questions about staff training, policies, or competencies, they can use this generic email address: england.cneincidents@nhs.net
NHSE Safeguarding Lead; england.nursingandqualitycne@nhs.net
NHS England Regional Teams and/or Local Health Boards should regularly notify practices of up-to-date contact information for local Safeguarding and Prevent teams. If, for some reason, this is not available, up-to-date safeguarding information can be found by downloading the following app(s):