Safeguarding

How to raise an ADULT concern: In an emergency, you should call 999. If you would like to report any other type of crime you should call 101.

Tower Hamlets

• Call Tower Hamlets Connect 0300 303 6070 and complete a safeguarding alert form.

Waltham Forest

• Send an email to WFDLiaison@walthamforset.gov.uk
• Complete our online referral form.

In an emergency, you should call 999. If you would like to report any other type of crime you should call 101.

Tower Hamlets

• Call 020 7364 5006 option 2 or 3
• Email MAST@towerhamlets.gov.uk
• TH MAST Request for Support Form

Waltham Forest

• 020 8496 2310 (Monday - Thursday 9am-5.15pm and Fri 9am-5pm)
  Mob: Tel: 020 8496 3000 (Out of Hours)
• WF MASH Referral Form
• Email: cscreferrals@walthamforest.gov.uk

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group meets statutory requirements in line with Section 11 of the Children Act.

These include:

• All staff employed undergo a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check prior to employment. Checks are enhanced or standard depending on the role. All roles where employees have direct contact with service users are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• The Care Group policies and systems are up to date and are reviewed on a regular basis.
• All eligible staff undertakes relevant safeguarding training, and this is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is up to date.
• The Organisation has a robust training policy in place regarding delivering safeguarding training.
• Safeguarding supervision is undertaken with key professionals ensuring best practice and improved outcomes for children and vulnerable adults.
• Learning from reviews including serious case reviews is disseminated via staff forums, safeguarding children training, and supervision.

The Safeguarding Team is clear about their roles and responsibilities and receives appropriate support and training to undertake these.

The organisation fulfils its corporate responsibility and continues to provide direction in relation to safeguarding. The governance arrangements ensure that safeguarding functions are met.

The Care Group is a member of the Safeguarding Partnerships for Adults and Children and actively participates in subgroups and panels.

An audit programme provides assurance that safeguarding systems and processes are in place and are working which includes multi-agency audits with partner agencies.

Safeguarding arrangements are continuously reviewed to ensure safe and consistent practice and to respond to changes in local and national guidance.