Safeguarding

We have a duty to protect children and young people from harm, neglect, and exploitation. Our children’s safeguarding team works closely with schools, social services, and local safeguarding boards to ensure:

• Early identification of risks
• Support for families in difficulty
• Protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
• Advocacy for the child’s voice in all decisions

Contact: peh-tr.childrenssafeguardingteam@nhs.net

Adults may be at risk due to illness, disability, frailty, or circumstances such as domestic abuse or homelessness. Our adult safeguarding team provides:

• Protection from neglect, abuse, and exploitation through referrals and sharing information.
• Advice and support to staff on how best to Safeguard Adults at Risk in our care.
• Guidance on the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Partnership working with local authorities, police, and voluntary agencies

Contact: nwangliaft.adultsafeguardingteam@nhs.net

Safeguarding in maternity services ensures the safety and wellbeing of both mother and baby. Our maternity safeguarding team focuses on:

• Protecting unborn and newborn babies from harm
• Supporting mothers experiencing domestic abuse, substance misuse, or mental health difficulties
• Working with midwives, health visitors, and social services to provide joined‑up care
• Ensuring families receive the right support at the right time

Contact: nwangliaft.maternitysafeguardingteam@nhs.net

As part of the national Prevent strategy, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust has a duty to safeguard individuals who may be vulnerable to radicalisation or exploitation by extremist groups.

We ensure that:

• Staff are trained to recognise signs of radicalisation and extremist influence
• Concerns are reported promptly to safeguarding leads and the Prevent team
• We work with local authorities, police, and community partners to provide support and intervention
• Our approach balances protection with respect for individual rights and freedoms

Prevent is about safeguarding people from harm, not about targeting communities. If you have concerns, please contact our safeguarding teams or the Safeguarding Hub on 01733 673778.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of human rights.

We ensure that:

• Our staff are trained to identify and respond to concerns about exploitation
• We work with local safeguarding boards, police, and partner agencies to protect victims
• Our supply chains are monitored to prevent exploitation and unethical practices
• We comply fully with the Modern Slavery Act 2015
• Read our Modern Slavery Statement.

If you suspect modern slavery or human trafficking, please report it immediately to a member of staff or the safeguarding team.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust recognises that domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, or background. Domestic abuse includes physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as coercive and controlling behaviour.

We are committed to:

• Identifying and supporting patients, staff, and visitors who may be experiencing domestic abuse
• Providing confidential advice and referral to specialist support services
• Training staff to recognise signs of abuse and respond sensitively and effectively
• Working with local authorities, police, and voluntary organisations to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable

If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned about someone else, please speak to a member of staff, contact our safeguarding teams, or call the Safeguarding Hub on 01733 673778.

We are committed to making safeguarding information accessible. If you need this information in another format, language, or large print, please let a member of staff know.