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HERTS HEALTH
Hertsmere GP Provider Federation
Safeguarding Adults and Children
Updated 29/09/2022
* It is your responsibility to report any safeguarding concerns you have to the relevant agencies - please see the relevant contacts/policies below to support you. In the event that you do have safeguarding concerns please also complete our incident form here after taking the relevant action.
Safeguarding Contacts
Police:
In case of danger to life, risk of injury or crime (emergency) contact 999
Urgent or routine police involvement: 0845 330 0222
Adult Safeguarding contacts
SAFA Vulnerable adults safeguarding team: 01707 354 556 e: hqsafeguarding@herts.pnn.police.uk
Incidents committed against vulnerable adults by persons in a position of trust (this includes family members who have a care responsibility).
Referral form on the Hertfordshire Police website: https://www.herts.police.uk/Report/Report
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: 0300 777 0707
For adults receiving mental health services
Adult Health and Community Services: 0300 123 4042 - Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm
Child and Young Person Safeguarding Contacts
Hertfordshire Police's child abuse investigation unit: 0845 330 0222 (24hrs)
Hertfordshire county council's Children, Schools and Families Team: 0300 123 4043
Herts Health Safeguarding Lead: Alex Byrne - alex.byrne@nhs.net