Safeguarding (Children)

All staff at Walsall Healthcare Trust (WHT) have a duty to safeguard the welfare of children (aged 0-18 years) who use our services; this is a responsibility we take seriously. We will always take action if we are concerned about a child’s welfare.

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility which we all have a part to play in ensuring children are safe and not at risk of harm or abuse.

Safeguarding Children, is a key priority at (WHT) and there is a designated team to support this. The team consists of a Lead nurse for safeguarding children, Named Midwife, Named Nurse for Children in Care named nurses, named doctor, and additional nurse specialists.

The Safeguarding Children’s Team at WHT provide:

*Advice, guidance and support to all trust employees.

*Deliver Safeguarding training and safeguarding supervision.

*Completion of audits.

The Safeguarding Children’s team are actively engaged with Walsall Partnership Trust to ensure a joined up approach to Safeguarding Children with other partner organisations.

If you think a child is at immediate risk of danger, please call the Police on 999.

Contact social services if you have a concern about a child’s welfare who resides in Walsall.

Walsall Children’s Social Care:

Weekdays – 0300 555 2866

Evenings, weekends and bank holidays- 0300 555 2922 or 0300 555 2836

Charity helplines:

The NSPCC and Childline are available to offer help, advice and support.

NSPCC 0808 800 5000

Childline 0800 1111