Child exploitation audit: learning for primary care
A Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership audit on exploitation and serious violence calls for more professional curiosity and better information sharing from primary care.
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Imaging after non-fatal strangulation in children: interim IFAS guidance
IFAS has announced imaging guidelines for managing suspected strangulation in under-16s, with the full paediatric guideline due shortly.
Right Help Right Time version 7 (June 2026): replace previous versions
Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership's refreshed threshold guidance is now version 7. Replace older copies and make staff aware.
Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPT) introduced
A new national model making MACPT the first point of contact for child protection concerns needing a multi-agency response.
Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag must be in place by 30 September 2026
The Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag is a mandatory national standard that all NHS and publicly funded services must fully implement by 30 September 2026.
Professional curiosity: 7-minute safeguarding briefing
A BSol ICB safeguarding briefing on using professional curiosity in every contact with adults, children and families.
“Com” online groups: safeguarding risk to young people
Com groups are online networks involved in child sexual abuse, cybercrime and coercion, recruiting vulnerable young people. Be alert to signs.
Heat and PPE: risk of heat stress for staff
UKHSA's urgent public health message on the risk of heat stress when wearing PPE in hot weather, with actions for providers and staff.
Heatwave preparedness for practices (RCGP)
The RCGP's summary of heatwave guidance for general practice, with links to key policies.
Birmingham Right Help Right Time threshold guidance refreshed
Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership has relaunched its Right Help Right Time threshold guidance, with a bulletin on the key changes.