DGFT Safeguarding

We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. We work closely with agencies to ensure a seamless, coordinated approach for adults & children

[DGFT Safeguarding @DGFTSafeguard]

It’s #SaferInternetDay today & we’ve been busy raising awareness of keeping safe online around our paediatric areas. We’ve also been discussing with staff how to identify & respond to online harms 💻📱 @DudleyGroupNHS @NSPCC @DudleyDSPP @teampaeds

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

How to change a practice that seems so deep-rooted?

Lea is a midwife - a caregiver, a communicator, and a trusted advisor.

Here’s how health workers can help #EndFGM https://t.co/Rqjskw8964

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Female genital mutilation (FGM) can have life-threatening consequences and incur lifelong harms https://t.co/5MaZx7aS88

Risks include:
🩸 severe pain
🩸 blood loss
🩸 difficulties urinating
🩸 infections
🩸 mental health disorders
🩸 menstrual problems
🩸 complications during childbirth
🩸 pain during sexual intercourse

#EndFGM

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Today is the International Day to #EndFGM

Female genital mutilation is an extreme form of discrimination, violates #HumanRights, and leads to serious health harms for millions of women and girls.

It must be prevented! https://t.co/PTeE8CpJiI

[DGFT Safeguarding @DGFTSafeguard]

International day for the elimination of violence against women and girls starts day 1 of the #16days of activism roadshow across @DudleyGroupNHS Find the safeguarding team raising awareness at the health hub all afternoon @dudleymbc @MataMorris_SK @JulesMullis @themeddirector

[DGFT Safeguarding @DGFTSafeguard]

Have you seen our associate nurses for SG children around hospital today? They’re raising awareness of children’s, young people’s and parental mental health. Through activities, staff pledges and discussions of our referral pathways to partner agencies for support 💛

[The Dudley Group @DudleyGroupNHS]

Eleasa tells us the important ways she makes a difference as a safeguarding nurse on #NursesDay. @NHSMidlands @NHSinBlkCountry #IND23

[The Dudley Group @DudleyGroupNHS]

Learning disability nurse @3_jacqui shares why championing her patients and their families is just one way she and her team makes a difference. #NursesDay @NHSMidlands @NHSinBlkCountry #IND23

[DGFT Safeguarding @DGFTSafeguard]

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[The Dudley Group @DudleyGroupNHS]

Here are your 2023 #CommittedToExcellencefinalists! Congratulations to all of them. The countdown is now on for our big awards night. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination this year

[Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership @DudleyDSPP]

This document can be used to help professionals describe victims of Exploitation as children first and foremost, and not as criminals

https://t.co/VNZMkCdOAO

#LookCloser #WMVRP #CCE #CountyLines

[Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership @DudleyDSPP]

#DSPP have today launched the new Support Level Guidance and Framework, which aims to help agencies identify a child’s need and respond with the approach of “the right support at the right time”

View the Guidance at the link below:
https://t.co/PrBcpgCFrp

[The Dudley Group @DudleyGroupNHS]

Our @DGFTSafeguard & @DudleyStork teams
are currently in main reception at RHH but will be outside the women & children's OPD from 1pm raising awareness of coping with crying babies. Pop along to find out more about this campaign launched by
@ICON_COPE

[DGFT Safeguarding @DGFTSafeguard]

The team & @DudleyStork are at our health hub today for the launch of ICON and how to raise awareness of coping with crying babies. Visit us between 8am-4pm.

[Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel @CSPR_Panel]

Today we’ve published our national review into the murders of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. The review examines the tragic circumstances leading up to their deaths and identifies national and local improvements to protect children.

https://t.co/YJJIjM4v34

[MCAteamBradford @MCAteamBradford]

Friday quote! Really important for anyone assessing capacity to take this on board.

[Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership @DudleyDSPP]

Staff from the Safeguarding and Complex Vulnerabilities Team pledge to give #HelpingHAnds by #BelievingVictims, #Listen and #UseMyVoice

#CEADay22

[Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership @DudleyDSPP]

Rachel Dale, the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children at @DudleyGroupNHS pledges to ask questions to help prevent #ChildExploitation

#HelpingHands
#CEADay22

[DGFT Safeguarding @DGFTSafeguard]

This is the post of Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children & is a 30 hour post to be worked over 4 days: https://t.co/QHFRc0TbQ5

[DGFT Safeguarding @DGFTSafeguard]

Are you passionate about safeguarding vulnerable children, have a proven record of sound, effective safeguarding practice & experience of dealing with highly complex, sensitive & challenging situations? We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, highly skilled RN!⬇️

[DGFT Safeguarding @DGFTSafeguard]

Happy International Women’s Day from the Complex Vulnerabilities Team in the Safeguarding Hub!💜#BreakTheBias