Child Protection & Safeguarding

Orchard House Dental Practice

The General Dental Council (GDC) expects all registrants to be aware of the procedures involved in raising concerns about the possible abuse or neglect of children and vulnerable adults. The GDC considers that the term ‘vulnerable adults’ means “a person above the age of 18 years who is or may be in need of community care services (including healthcare) by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness; and who is unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation”.

Kent Safeguard Children Board have developed a website which contains information and advice about the protection and safeguarding of children in Kent and Medway. On the site, you’ll find a dedicated section for professionals. Visit: www.kscb.org.uk

For Kent – Worried about a child?

If the child is in immediate danger, call the emergency services using 999. If you are worried about the safety of a child or young person please contact the Central Duty Team on 03000 41 11 11 or CentralDutyTeam@kent.gcsx.gov.uk to make a referral. If you need to make contact out of working hours please call the Out of Hours Service on 03000 41 91 91. Alternative telephone numbers where you have concerns about a child.

Kent and Medway Safeguarding contacts and was last updated in October 2017

West Kent CCG

Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children Karen Hickey k.hickey@nhs.net 01732 375227 or 07917614404

Designated Nurse Safeguarding Adults (including Mental Capacity Act) Claire Axon-Peters claire.axonpeters@nhs.net 07415 640055 or 01732 375273

Designated Doctor Safeguarding Children Dr. Sameena Shakoor (KCHT) Sameena.shakoor@nhs.net 01892 539144

Named GP Vacant

Ashford

Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children Celina Grant celinagrant@nhs.net 07884 114102 or 03000 424823

Designated Nurse Safeguarding Adults (including Mental Capacity Act) Wendy Bennett wbennett@nhs.net 07545 934548 or 03000 424823

Designated Doctor Safeguarding Children Dr Oluwafemi Ogunbona Oluwafemi.ogunbona@nhs.net 01233 63333

Named GP Dr. Zoe Cameron zoe.cameron1@nhs.net