Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Hazeldene Medical Centre

Safeguarding in the practice is seen as a service that all staff are involved in, Safeguarding issues can be raised by all team members from the reception team to a GP.

Safeguarding is also the responsibility of all patients, if you have any concerns regarding any patients, family members friends or neighbors. YOU are able to refer into the local  safeguarding teams, here how:

What to do if you have concerns about individual children or adults

If you have any worries about a child’s safety or welfare, in the first instance speak to a Contact Officer at the Manchester Contact Centre on 0161 234 5001 o. The Contact Officer will then notify the First Response Team of your concerns.

In addition, you can call the NSPCC Child Protection helpline on 0808 800 5000 to discuss your concerns, or ask for advice by email.

The NSPCC also provide a helpline services for children themselves who are looking for someone to talk to (Childline 0800 1111).

If you think a child is at risk of immediate harm, please contact the police by calling 999.

What to do if you have concerns about an adult

To report suspected abuse or neglect of an adult  contact Manchester City Council on :

Telephone: 0161 234 5001
email: mcsreply@manchester.gov.uk

Domestic Abuse and Violence

For help and information if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or abuse contact:

• Manchester Women’s Aid
• Men’s Advice Line
• Broken Rainbow the LGBT Domestic Violence Charity