Child Protection Guidelines and Procedures

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National Child Protection Guidance

In 2010 the Scottish Government published national framework for agencies and practitioners at local level to understand and agree processes for working together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2010

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have a number of reports and publications on Child Protection related issues such as Roles and Competences for Healthcare Staff and the Child Protection Companion.

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Child Protection Publications

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West of Scotland Child Protection Procedures

The West of Scotland Inter-agency Child Protection Procedures are for all staff working within the West of Scotland Consortium areas. These procedures are primarily to effective interagency communication, collaborative working and to provide a consistent framework for practice.

West of Scotland Child Protection Procedures

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Managed Knowledge Network for Child Protection - Guidelines

The West of Scotland Child Protection Network have developed a managed knowledge network with links to local and regional guidelines.

West of Scotland Child Protection Managed Knowledge Network Site - Professionals Resources

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Standards for Radiological Investigation of Non Accidental Injury

The Royal College of Radiologists and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have produced these standards bringing together the lastest guidance and recommendations on how to proceed in cases of suspected non accidental injury.

Standards for Radiological Investigation of Non Accidental Injury

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NICE Guidelines

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