Safeguarding & Child Protection Medical Guidelines

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Child Safeguarding and Protection

These pages contain the guidelines produced by and for
the paediatric team at Nottingham University Hospitals.

It includes information on

  • what to do if you suspect a child is being abused
  • how to perform a medical assessment
  • specific patterns of physical abuse
  • how to document your examination
  • discharge planning
  • contact details for other health professionals
    and children's services in Nottingham
  • other child protection resources

There are quick reference flowcharts for:

Downloads

Complete child protection guideline

Child protection examination pack

Proforma for a report to social services
 

Quick Links

NUH Intranet Child Protection Webpages

Nottingham City Children's Services

  • 0115 915 5500
  • 0115 925 9299 (Emergency Duty Team)

Nottinghamshire County Children's Services

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