Category CQC, regulation & governance

Com networks: a high safeguarding concern

Online "Com" networks are involved in grooming, sextortion and extreme violence, and are drawing in young people. Training dates are included.

For practices using the Practice Index Hub, the same safeguarding resources as Clarity TeamNet are now available there.

IFAS has published the UK's first guidelines on managing paediatric non-fatal strangulation, with a patient leaflet.

The new GP contract requires every practice to register with the national LFPSE system. A step-by-step guide is attached.

When notified that a child or adult is involved in exploitation, follow the pathway and proactively offer a holistic health review.

Always check the BNF for effects on the baby through breast milk, and consider sedative effects on the mother, especially if she co-sleeps.

Changes to the FGM Enhanced Dataset and the Clinical Audit Platform following NHS England's consultation.

The FGM Information Sharing flag is a prompt for professional curiosity about family history and context when making care and safeguarding decisions.

NHS guidance clarifies that only clinicians with the right skills should carry out child protection assessments for FGM.