The Care Quality Commission is to launch a dedicated child protection inspection regime of health services in England next week. The two-year project will target health services in 110 council areas where research has shown children to be at the greatest risk. Services under scrutiny include: GP surgeries, health visitors, school nurses, hospital emergency departments, maternity services and mental health services.
“You have inspired me to go back into my social work - thank you.”
“My confidence in making referrals has definitely increased and I feel I am in a better position to effectively engage with the child protection process.”