Safeguarding Children
The Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust recognises that all children and young people have a right to be protected and that all adults have a responsibility to protect them from harm.
We are committed to ensuring that systems and services are in place that aim to promote children's wellbeing and prevent them from suffering harm and work collaboratively with other agencies.
Contact us
Contact the Safeguarding Team
Safeguarding Children and Adults
Head of Safeguarding, Safeguarding Children and Adults
Julie Harris & Sarah Rock
Email: Shropcom.headofsafeguarding@nhs.net
Director with Safeguarding Responsibility and Chief Nurse
Clair Hobbs
Email: Clair.hobbs@nhs.net
Nurse Specialists, Safeguarding Children
Claire Hughes, Jayne Christie, Alfie Evans, Jayne Stephenson
Nurse Specialist, Safeguarding Adults
Anthony Archambault
Emails: Shropcom.safeguardingchildren@nhs.net;
Shropcom.safeguardingadults@nhs.net
CHILD DEATH OVERVIEW PROCESS (CDOP)
If there are any queries or advice and support is required, please contact the Designated Nurses for Safeguarding Children, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin ICB; Elena Lloyd elena.lloyd1@nhs.net or Laura Powell laura.powell3@nhs.net.
In the event of a child death, please email the notification to shropcom.cdop@nhs.net and https://www.ecdop.co.uk/WestMercia/Live/Public for reporting the death through ECDOP
CDOP Administrator and Secretary to Head of Safeguarding
Sam Wheatley
Email: Sam.Wheatley@nhs.net or Shropcom.cdop@nhs.net
Emails: Shropcom.cdop@nhs.net;
Who are we?
Trust Commitment to Safeguarding Children
Responsibility at Trust Board Level
A Director takes responsibility for reporting to the board on safeguarding children issues. This is currently:
Clair Hobbs - Chief Nurse
Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children and Young People
The Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children and Young People act as a resource for information and guidance:
- Head of Safeguarding : Julie Harris and Sarah Rock
Find out more about Safeguarding
Anyone interested in finding out more about Safeguarding can also refer to the relevant Safeguarding Children and Young People guidelines:
- "Safeguarding Children Guidelines for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Herefordshire and Worcestershire". These can be found by visiting the West Mercia Child Protection Procedures website.
Who to contact if you have concerns
Members of the public with concerns relating to safeguarding children and young people can refer to the guidelines listed above, or contact the local help desks:
- Shropshire Council, Compass on 03456 789021
- Telford and Wrekin, Family Connect on 01952 385385
Useful links
These websites provide more information about safeguarding and child protection:
Patient Information