Safeguarding
The Derry Court Medical Practice is committed to protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults and we will make their welfare our highest priority. Where additional support is necessary this will include working with other agencies. If you have any concerns about a child or vulnerable adult please speak to your GP or Practice Nurse.
It's up to you to help keep our children safe!!!
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected please report you concerns.
CONTACT THE NSPCC ON
Phone: 0808 800 5000. You can also text your query to 88858.
Textphone service for people who are deaf or whose hearing is impaired on 18001 0808 800 5000.
Email at help@nspcc.org.uk To report suspicions of child abuse or neglect.
YOU CAN ALSO REPORT YOUR CONCERNS TO CHILD LINE 0800 1111: where you can get help and advice about a wide range of issues.
You can speak to your GP surgery and school. Alternatively you can contact Thurrock Council by phone, write or call the Initial Response Team. Phone immediately if you believe it is urgent.
Children's Services Initial Response Team: 01375 652 802 or 01375 652 634
Emergency Duty Social Work Team: 01375 372 468 (out of hours)
Police Child Abuse Team: 01277 266 822
If a child is in immediate danger call 999.
IF YOU'RE WORRIED AT ALL ABOUT CHILD'S SAFETY - ACT ON IT!
